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“My diagnosis of colon cancer and a strong family history prompted me to undergo genetic testing. Further testing of my family helped us understand the presence of Lynch Syndrome in various individuals. Genetic testing has helped us to be prepared and take preventive measures against cancer.”
Samar Mohite, 49

“My family has a strong history of breast and throat cancer. Therefore, I wanted to be sure that I do not have a risk for developing hereditary cancer during my lifetime. Fortunately, my results were negative. I feel empowered to lead a healthy lifestyle and relieved that my cancer risk is low.”
Ruchira, 40

“Genetic testing helped us to accurately diagnose retinoblastoma (RB) in our two-year-old son. RB can be a fatal disease, if not diagnosed early, leading to secondary cancers. Knowing the presence of a genetic mutation has now alerted us to constantly monitor his eyes, and also look out for other unusual symptoms.”
Sujay’s parents

“Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and having a family history of cancer got me worried about the cancer being hereditary. Luckily, genetic testing proved that none of our three children have inherited my BRCA1 mutation. This knowledge has put our entire family at ease and established a low risk for hereditary cancer.”
Nayanika Das, 65

“My mother and many relatives were affected with cancer. Early genetic testing could have informed us that the cancer in the family was hereditary. Unfortunately, a few years later, I developed cancer. I would strongly advise individuals with a strong family history to undergo genetic testing so that their risk for cancer can be better managed.”
Sumana Chakraborty, 30









“The Strand Genetic Test identified that my cancer was hereditary because of a mutation in the BRCA1 gene. This genetic status enabled me to receive PARP inhibitor therapy. Also, the test revealed that my daughter’s risk for hereditary cancer was negative, giving her peace of mind.”
Adira Joseph, 44

“Genetic Testing through Strand’s Clinical Exome Test confirmed that our son had developed Ataxia due to certain gene mutations. In addition, testing revealed that we were also carriers for the same mutations. This information becomes crucial for us when we plan another pregnancy.”
Ardarferoze Vakil’s Parents

“Our child Sireesha had shown signs of developmental delay and poor intake of food from birth. Clinical diagnosis and confirmatory genetic testing revealed a case of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). Genetic testing and counseling has helped us better understand her condition for future treatment.”
Sireesha’s Parents



“Genetic testing revealed that my colorectal cancer was caused by a hereditary mutation. Testing in other family members revealed that two of them were positive for the same mutation, and five were negative. This information has helped us understand our cancer risk and adopt pre-emptive care to reduce our personal risk for cancer.”
Sohanlal Shah, 52

“Our daughter Anagha started developing seizures within a few days of birth. In search for answers to the problem, the Strand Clinical Exome Test helped us identify the condition as Early-infantile epileptic encephalopathy 4 (EIEE4), which is caused by a genetic mutation of the STXBP1 gene.”
Anagha’s Parents

“Our son was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome when he was less than one year old and put on many medications to manage the condition. However, two year on, the Strand Clinical Exome test helped diagnose congenital nephrotic syndrome due to a mutation in the NPSH1 gene, which prompted the doctor to take Tanmay off immunosuppressants.”
Tanmay’s Parents

“The doctor prescribed the Strand Clinical Exome test for Debasis with the intention of arriving at a differential diagnosis between known leukodystrophy disorders. Instead, a mutation was found in the RPIA gene in his genome. As a result, Debasis was diagnosed with the rare enzymopathy ribose-5-phosphate isomerase deficiency, which provided a clearer picture as to the origin of our son’s cognitive disabilities and prognosis of the condition.”
Debasis’ Parents