Genomics vs Genetics: How Are They Different?

July 10, 2014

(Oncology Nurse Advisor) – A lot of buzz about genomic and genetic testing is heard in oncology. But what are they? Are they the same? How do they differ? Although genetic and genomic do sound similar and are related, the information that each focuses on is different. Adding to the confusion, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. This article aims to help define the terms and understand how they are used in oncology.