by Danielle Bonadies | Oct 12, 2022 | Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology, News
A woman with a history of breast cancer and a family history of pancreatic cancer was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease. She was referred to a genetic counselor who found that the patient had a TP53 variant associated with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) that had been...
by Danielle Bonadies | Sep 22, 2022 | News
Newborn screening is a program in the US that tests newborn babies for various conditions that could affect their long-term health or survival. This testing has been lifesaving for many babies and families. However, there are concerns that states may keep the newborn...
by Danielle Bonadies | Sep 2, 2022 | Career Resources
The field of genetic counseling is expanding rapidly. The number of certified genetic counselors has increased 88% since 2006 (NSGC). Nine out of ten genetic counselors report being satisfied with their jobs (NSGC). The field offers countless different directions in...
by Danielle Bonadies | Sep 1, 2022 | Genetic Journal
Less than 3% of cancer in women is ovarian in nature, but ovarian cancer accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common type of ovarian cancer, accounting for 85-90% of ovarian cancers....
by Danielle Bonadies | Aug 29, 2022 | Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology, News
A dermatologist’s misdiagnosis of a patient with Lynch syndrome, a type of inherited cancer predisposition syndrome, led to unnecessary colonoscopies and healthcare expenses. The patient had multiple skin tumors, one of which was genetically tested, revealing...
