GENETIC JOURNAL
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Beyond BRCA: GREM1
Updated: March 5, 2019 Genetic Counseling Note: GREM1 is a hereditary cancer predisposition gene. Having a type of genetic mutation called a duplication just before the GREM1 gene (and at the end of a gene called SCG5) causes the GREM1 protein (encoded by the GREM1...
Cancer Moonshot Connecticut Roundtable
Researchers, patients, physicians, nurses, and politicians gathered for Connecticut’s Cancer Moonshot Roundtable event on May 31, 2016, which was moderated by Senator Chris Murphy. The discussion focused on the Federal Cancer Moonshot Initiative being lead by Vice...
National Cancer Survivors Day
Updated May 30, 2019 National Cancer Survivors Day is June 2, 2019. To celebrate, we have compiled quotes from cancer survivors and families to educate and inspire others. “I’ve always viewed my family history and genetic information as another tool – knowledge is...
Pfeiffer Syndrome: What’s Prince Got To Do With It?
Pfeiffer syndrome has been receiving increased media attention in the wake of Price’s recent death. Why? Because Prince lost a 7-day old son to Pfeiffer syndrome in 1996. Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare condition that affects 1 in 100,000 individuals and is caused by...
Beyond BRCA: MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP)
Last Updated: January 8, 2019 This article is part of a series built to highlight rare hereditary cancer syndromes. Here's one woman's story of living with MUTYH-Associated polyposis (MAP). Genetic Counseling Note: MUTYH is a cancer predisposition gene that...
Angelina’s Impact: Genetic Counselors Share
It's been three years since Angelina Jolie announced to the world she carries a BRCA1 mutation and had a prophylactic double mastectomy to lower her risks of developing breast cancer. Below genetic counselors reflect on the impact she has made by sharing her story and...
Angelina Jolie’s Impact: Hereditary Cancer Advocacy
It's been three years since Angelina Jolie announced to the world she carries a BRCA1 mutation and had a prophylactic double mastectomy to lower her risks of developing breast cancer. Below advocates reflect on the impact she has made by sharing her story and starting...
What I Wish I’d Asked My Mother
May 2019 Update So, I am starting from scratch. With Ellen’s support, I figured out how to get my mother’s medical records so that I can start to fill in our pedigree. Working for mCG helped me to realize that this information is empowering, not threatening. You know...
Beyond BRCA: CHEK2
Last Updated: January 28, 2019 This article is part of a series created to highlight hereditary cancer syndromes and other genetic predispositions to cancer. Here's Cindy's story of living with a CHEK2 mutation. You can find her @SpannerinMe or on her blog....