GENETIC JOURNAL
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Rare Disease Day 2018
Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to raise awareness for 7,000+ rare diseases and the 30 million Americans who are affected by a rare disease(s). The theme for this year's Rare Disease Day is "Research" and the important role that patients play in gaining an...
Why Our CEO Is Passionate About Organ Donation
February 2019 Update ELLEN: Many clinicians, scientists, and inventors are working hard to find new solutions in the area of organ transplant. As a recipient, what would you like to say to these innovators? MIKE: I would say thank you! Breakthroughs in the area of...
Tips from the Director of the Sexual Health Program at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
In keeping with our Valentine’s Day theme, 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? Here are some tips on vaginal dryness from...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 14
This is the fourteenth 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...
Inciting a Desire to Explore the Fields of STEM
When I entered high school, I didn't know that I wanted to advance in the fields of science and technology. Looking back on that transition now, after taking multiple accelerated science courses throughout high school and college, I can see how I was guided towards...
Oprah Thinks You Should Buy a Genetic Testing Kit for Christmas, but What Does the Genetic Counselor Say?
This is a guest blog post written by genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick, MS, LCGC, who specializes in DTC and ancestry counseling. 1. You know that ‘Terms and Conditions’ section that we all check off without reading? Think twice before doing that if your DNA...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 13
This is the thirteenth 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...
VUS Reclassified to Suspected Deleterious: When Genetic Counseling Updates Become Lifesaving
Mary Ellen always knew that her family history included cancer. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 50s and died in her 60s. Early-onset breast cancer, prostate cancer, and possible ovarian cancers were seen in aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, it was not...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 12
This is the twelfth 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...