GENETIC JOURNAL
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero
My Gene Counsel Launches Faces of Genetic Counseling Series
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 Living with an Undiagnosed Disease?
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...
Cancer Previvors, Survivors and Libido
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...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors Episode 18: Patient Experience Part II
This is the eighteenth 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...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors Episode 17: Patient Experience Part I
This is the seventeenth 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...
#NSGCGenePool Second Annual Tweetchat
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has launched the second year of its NSGC Digital Ambassador Program. This program highlights advocates and providers in the genetics field who raise awareness about the role of genetic counseling and promote their...
Recently Updated NCCN Guidelines: What You Need To Know
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) provides guidelines that outline how to best screen for, prevent, and treat cancer, including determining who should be offered genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk and how individuals should be followed after...
Free Airfare for Patients Flying to Receive Medical Care
Do you or a loved one need to fly to a medical center to receive treatments? If so, you may be a candidate for free airfare via Miracle Flights. I recently asked Mark E. Brown, the CEO of Miracle Flights, the following questions about their service: How did Miracle...
Cancer Fight Metaphor: To Continue or End?
Is it time to put the cancer 'fight' metaphor to rest once and for all? Patient advocates and genetic counselors share their insight....