Updated June 14, 2019 by Ellen Matloff When I originally published this article, I disclosed how much of an imprint this case left on me. Now, as we approach the 7-year anniversary of finally discovering the genetic mutation that plagued Nate’s family, I decided...
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that both females and males can get. HPV vaccination recommendations began in 2006. The HPV vaccine has been well tested by the FDA and CDC and is considered safe for healthy girls and boys. Vaccination is now...
In the blog series, “Faces of Genetic Counseling”, we highlight genetic counselors who come from diverse backgrounds and serve as representatives and advocates within their field. Diane Koeller, MS, MPH For our first installment we had the opportunity of speaking with...
Dear Colleagues, I left that National Society of Genetic Counselors national meeting last Fall with one central thought about the future of Genetic Counseling: We must diversify. For many years the majority of genetic counselors have been young, white...
Are you or a loved one living with an undiagnosed disease? You’re not alone: thousands of Americans—maybe more—go undiagnosed every year, and millions are living with rare diseases. It can take up to 5 years for someone living with a rare disease to get diagnosed, and...
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we are focusing on sexuality in cancer survivors and previvors. Did you know that there are specialists in this area who can help you (and your partner) to get back in the groove if your libido is low? Here are some tips on regaining...
