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All in the Family: Discussing Screenings and Preventative Surgery for Inherited Cancers
When Kerri Murphy was 32, she underwent genetic testing for Lynch syndrome — a hereditary disorder that’s caused by a mutation in any of five genes that predisposes those who have it to several cancers. Her sister had tested positive for Lynch syndrome, and because...
In The News
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Patient with BRCA1 VUS Has Prophylactic Surgery
A woman in her 40s visited a general surgeon for non-cancer related reasons and was assessed for her hereditary risk for cancer. The patient did not have a personal history of cancer, but her mother, who is in her 60s, had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and…
Germline Genetic Testing, Counseling Move Remote as Pandemic Limits In-Person Care Capacity
Many healthcare systems in recent weeks have had to shift available resources and in-person care plans to increase capacity for a potential influx of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients. While some may consider germline genetic testing for assessing hereditary cancer risk a...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Confusion Over Colon Cancer Syndromes Leads to Wrong Testing
During a visit with a new primary care physician, a 45-year-old man told his doctor that he had a family history of cancer and Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition that increases the risk for colon, uterine, and other cancers. He also recounted that he had tested…
Despite Barriers, Labs Starting to Report Suspected Cancer Risk Mutations Seen in Tumor Testing
Paired tumor/germline testing is far from standard practice in cancer care, but some experts in the field are advocating that when patients have their tumors genomically profiled to determine precision medicine options, that is an opportunity to also evaluate them for...
A Genetic Counselor’s Take On Why America Should Not Collect DNA From Migrants
Last week, three House Democrats called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop collecting DNA from migrants in government custody. Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI), Veronica Escobar (TX), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus...
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: The Epigenetics Of Aging
A few months ago, I received an email from a company called Chronomics that tests for epigenetic changes in your DNA. I’m still a bit scarred from my personal direct-to-consumer testing experience, so I was initially reluctant to explore yet another genetic test. But I find the study of epigenetics fascinating and finally agreed to sign on.
Press Releases
My Gene Counsel and Ambry Genetics Join Forces to Bridge the Gap Between Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Medical-Grade Genetic Testing
The One-Stop Solution Will Allow Direct-to-Consumer Kit Users to Confirm Their Hereditary Cancer Results NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand genetic testing reports, today...
My Gene Counsel Launches Cardiovascular Content for February’s Heart Awareness Month
The Digital Genetic Counseling Company Expands its Coverage to Hereditary Cardiovascular Content NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 01, 2019 My Gene Counsel (“mGC”), a digital resource for genetic information, announced today that the company has extended its content...
My Gene Counsel Expands Genetic Content One Month Into Launch
The digital genetic counseling solution expands its coverage of hereditary cancer content amid enthusiastic testimonials from new users BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 27, 2018 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand,...
My Gene Counsel Launches Digital Genetic Counseling Technology
The Solution will Transform People’s Understanding of their Genetic Makeup and Save Lives BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 04, 2018 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that links evidence-based information to clients’ genetic test results, today announced the...
My Gene Counsel CEO Issues Statement Regarding Dangers of Misreading Genetic Testing Results
Certified Genetic Counselors must be relied on to review genetic test results BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 01, 2017 Ellen Matloff, certified genetic counselor and CEO of My Gene Counsel, issues the following statement on news regarding an Oregon woman claiming...
Semi-Finalists Selected for Fueling the Growth Competition
Women Tech Entrepreneurs Successfully Pitch in Uber Cars and Advance to Compete for $120K in Awards WESTPORT, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 09, 2016 The Refinery, Uber and the Kauffman Foundation are pleased to announce the 25 semi-finalists from five U.S. cities who will be...
Podcasts
Demystifying Genetics for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week
This week is Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness and I was lucky enough to have three fabulous guests on Demystifying Genetics. First Guest – Ellen Matlof, Genetic Counselor & Director, My Gene Counsel Ellen is a genetic counsellor extraordinaire in...
Knowing Your Hereditary Risk
In 2010, history was made when a Congressional resolution was passed to declare the first-ever National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and National Previvor Day to raise awareness about hereditary cancer. Millions of people carry an inherited mutation or...
Home DNA Kits Can Tell You About Disease Risks, But Do You Want To Know?
Home DNA kits like 23andMe or Ancestry are a fun way to learn about your family and your own body. But what happens when exploring your genome uncovers disturbing information about your health? This hour, we explore the implications of inexpensive commercial genetic...
Interview with Cancer Hereditary Experts
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Empower On-Demand | The Cancer Warrior
On this Episode of The Cancer Warrior prior guests Amy Byer Shainman, executive producer of the Hereditary Cancer documentary Pink and Blue. And Genetic Counselor Ellen T. Matloff join Georgia Hurst, a lynch syndrome patient and advocate for those with hereditary...