Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, working in collaboration with researchers from the Harvard Medical School, has announced that the Journal of Clinical Oncology has published a paper showing the frequency of germline mutations in 25 cancer susceptibility genes among patients with breast cancer.

"This is the first study to show the frequency of germline mutations in BRCA1/2 and other breast cancer predisposition genes in a sequential series of breast cancer patients prospectively collected and unselected for family history or age," said Anne-Renee Hartman, M.D., an author of the publication and senior vice president of clinical development at Myriad Genetic Laboratories. "Overall, the 25-gene panel identified 70 percent more breast cancer causing mutations than BRCA1/2 testing alone. This important new finding is being used to identify more patients with mutations with the ultimate goal of helping them and their families to take appropriate risk reduction measures."

In this study, 488 patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute were evaluated for mutations in 25 cancer genes using the Myriad myRisk® Hereditary Cancer test. The results show that 52 patients, or 10 percent, had a germline mutation in a breast cancer predisposition gene. Approximately 30 mutations were in BRCA1/2 genes and 21 were in other cancer genes, representing a 70 percent increase in mutations identified above BRCA testing alone. Importantly, of the women with deleterious mutations 22, or 42 percent, were diagnosed after age 45, suggesting that older patients may benefit from genetic testing using the 25-gene panel.

"We are delighted to have partnered with Myriad to examine this important question," said Judy E. Garber, M.D., director, Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and one of the lead investigators in the study. "It is clear that panel testing is providing new information on inherited breast cancer predisposition, and we hope this study provides another piece of the puzzle."

The online JCO publication can be accessed at: http://bit.ly/1Z6rLEj. Follow Myriad on Twitter via @MyriadGenetics to stay informed about news and updates from the Company.

About Myriad myRisk® Hereditary Cancer Testing
The Myriad myRisk Hereditary Cancer test uses an extensive number of sophisticated technologies and proprietary algorithms in an 850 step laboratory process to evaluate 25 clinically significant genes associated with eight hereditary cancer sites including: breast, colon, ovarian, endometrial, pancreatic, prostate and gastric cancers and melanoma. For more information visit: https://www.myriad.com/products-services/hereditary-cancers/myrisk-hereditary-cancer/.

About Myriad Genetics
Myriad Genetics Inc., is a leading personalized medicine company dedicated to being a trusted advisor transforming patient lives worldwide with pioneering molecular diagnostics. Myriad discovers and commercializes molecular diagnostic tests that: determine the risk of developing disease, accurately diagnose disease, assess the risk of disease progression, and guide treatment decisions across six major medical specialties where molecular diagnostics can significantly improve patient care and lower healthcare costs. Myriad is focused on three strategic imperatives: transitioning and expanding its hereditary cancer testing markets, diversifying its product portfolio through the introduction of new products and increasing the revenue contribution from international markets. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, please visit the Company's website: www.myriad.com.

Myriad, the Myriad logo, BART, BRACAnalysis, Colaris, Colaris AP, myPath, myRisk, Myriad myRisk, myRisk Hereditary Cancer, myChoice, myPlan, BRACAnalysis CDx, Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx, myChoice HRD, Vectra and Prolaris are trademarks or registered trademarks of Myriad Genetics, Inc. or its wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States and foreign countries. MYGN-F, MYGN-G

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