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My Gene Counsel Selected by Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Enable Responsible Return of Results for Genome Sequencing Project
The Prader-Willi syndrome Genome Project will utilize My Gene Counsel's updating, digital genetic counseling reports to help research participants better understand their genetic test results. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2021 My Gene Counsel, a digital health...
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Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: BRCA1 Variant Downgraded After Risk-Reducing Surgery
A 27-year-old woman, who five years earlier had learned she harbored a pathogenic variant in the BRCA1 gene, was now considering removing her breasts and ovaries to reduce her risk for breast and ovarian cancer. She came to see a genetic counselor to discuss her options. The patient was tested when she was 22 years…
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Missed Clues Delay Peutz-Jeghers Diagnosis
A woman in her 40s had surgery to remove a gynecologic tumor. During the procedure, the surgeon noted that she had numerous polyps in her small intestine that may be causing it to undergo intussusception, meaning one section of bowel slides into the next. The surgeon suspected Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), since intussusception and large, mushroom-like…
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Consumer Genomics Reveals More Than Fun Traits
Around a decade ago, a psychologist in her mid-50s attended a wellness conference, where everyone was discussing a popular direct-to-consumer genetic testing company. The possibility of learning about the underlying genetics of her inherited traits piqued her interest. She decided to get tested, unaware that this consumer genomics company would also test genes that could…
Healthcare Providers Adjust to Anti-Information Blocking Regulation Impact on Patient Interactions
Doctors, particularly oncologists, are worried that the US government’s anti-electronic health information blocking regulations that went into effect four months ago are disrupting their already overstretched schedules and interactions with patients.
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Inaccurate Patient Claims Complicate Cancer Risk Management
A 46-year-old woman who claimed to have pathogenic variants in both BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and a strong family history of breast cancer came to a surgeon seeking risk-reducing mastectomies. Although this woman did not have breast cancer, based on her account of her genetic and familial risk factors, the surgeon scheduled the patient for…
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Immigrant Mislabeled as BRCA-Positive, Regrets Ovary Removal
A 36-year-old, non-English-speaking, female emigrant from the Middle East came to see a genetic counselor at a California healthcare system in 2019. She had recently moved to the state, and in the process of reestablishing care at a large academic healthcare facility, was referred for genetic counseling due to her history of breast and thyroid…
Press Releases
My Gene Counsel Selected by Foundation for Prader-Willi Research to Enable Responsible Return of Results for Genome Sequencing Project
The Prader-Willi syndrome Genome Project will utilize My Gene Counsel's updating, digital genetic counseling reports to help research participants better understand their genetic test results. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2021 My Gene Counsel, a digital health...
My Gene Counsel Partners with O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB to Boost Genetic Testing and Improve Precision Cancer Care
The digital solution will enable physician-initiated testing, greater clinical support, and better use of genetic counseling resources. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 30, 2021 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides innovative genetic counseling...
My Gene Counsel and Genomet Announce Product Partnership to Transform Cancer Care Around the Globe
With transformative digital technologies playing an increasingly critical role in health care delivery, the two companies have joined forces on a digital genomic solution that will increase efficiencies and outcomes within the highly specialized space of oncology. NEW...
Vanderbilt Selects My Gene Counsel to Partner on Large 5-Year NIH Grant
My Gene Counsel is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of South Florida on the highly innovative Improving Care After Inherited Cancer Testing (IMPACT) Study. This 5-year project will be supported by...
My Gene Counsel Partners with the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation on Groundbreaking Genomic Study
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is working to democratize healthcare for cancer patients today with the launch of CureCloud®, a first-of-its-kind, direct-to-patient research study, powered by genomic and clinical information from multiple myeloma...
My Gene Counsel Partners with UConn Health to Provide Expanded Genetic Counseling Services
Easy-to-understand genetic counseling reports will lead to more appropriate follow-up and better health outcomes. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) APRIL 16, 2020 More than 600 people undergo genetic counseling and testing each year as part of the Neag Comprehensive Cancer...
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NSGC 2021 Poster Presentation Video
Exponential growth is occurring in clinical genomics. A patient found to have a pathogenic variant 10 years ago has likely lived through dozens of updates to risk estimates and management guidelines related to that diagnosis.
Genetic Counseling Webinar September 2021
Given the rapid and numerous developments in the field of genetics, there is a growing demand for genetic counselors in nearly every area of medicine, as well as a need for students that represent all of us. This includes people of color, men, members of the LGBTQIA+...
Genetic Testing and Social Media: Growing a Space for Genetic Counselors
The NSGC Podcast Series explores leading voices and best practices in genetic counseling. This podcast is produced by the National Society of Genetic Counselors. For more information on NSGC, please visit www.nsgc.org. In this episode, podcast subcommittee member,...
Supporting Precision Medicine with Genetic Testing
TKG's Healthcare Insights - Exploring Healthcare's Critical Issues is a podcast from The Kinetix Group. The podcast explores the current events, critical issues, challenges, and trends in healthcare, with a focus on achieving the Quadruple Aim: enhancing patient...
How Will the 21st Century Cures Act Affect Genetic Counseling and Testing Services?
The 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule gives patients immediate digital access to their health data — including their genetic information. In this webinar, My Gene Counsel and a virtual panel of experts discuss what this act means for genetic counseling and testing...
My Gene Counsel’s Virtual Genetic Counseling Conference April 2021
Given the rapid and numerous developments in the field of genetics, there is a growing need for genetic counselors in nearly every area of medicine, as well as a need for students that represent all of us. This includes people of color, men, members of the LGBTQIA+...