by user | Nov 30, 2017 | All, BRCA, Family History, Patient Stories, Prevention, Survivorship
Mary Ellen always knew that her family history included cancer. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her fifties and died in her sixties. Early-onset breast cancer, prostate cancer, and possible ovarian cancers were seen in aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, it...
by user | Nov 22, 2017 | All, Trailblazing GCs
This is the twelfth installment in our series, “Trailblazing Genetic Counselors”, in which we highlight genetic counselors who are pioneers in the field. Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of...
by Jill Mastrianni | Nov 19, 2017 | Press Releases
Certified Genetic Counselors must be relied on to review genetic test results BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 01, 2017 Ellen Matloff, certified genetic counselor and CEO of My Gene Counsel, issues the following statement on news regarding an Oregon woman claiming...
by user | Nov 19, 2017 | All, Media, Media section
My Gene Counsel’s CEO, Ellen Matloff, issued a statement following news that an Oregon woman claimed that misreading her genetic testing results led her to undergo unnecessary surgeries, including a mastectomy and hysterectomy. According to The Washington Post,...
by user | Nov 13, 2017 | All, Tweetchat
To celebrate the first Genetic Counselor Awareness Day on November 9th, the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) hosted a tweetchat, #IAmAGenticCounselor. Genetic counselors shared their inspiration to join the field, their respective roles and advice to...
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