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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
My Gene Counsel Quoted in Washington Post and Kaiser Health News
As seen on The Washington Post and Kaiser Health News By Christina Bennett When her gynecologist recommended genetic testing, Mai Tran was reluctant. "I didn't really want to do it," recalled Tran, who had just turned 21 and was living in New York, "but she kept...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Peutz-Jeghers Misdiagnosis Causes Medical, Family Confusion
Precision Oncology News and My Gene Counsel have partnered to produce the "Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology" series to highlight real-world issues that genetics experts and medical professionals are encountering as genetic tests are increasingly used in cancer...
Should I Get a Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine? Your Questions Answered.
To date, more than 89 million cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed worldwide, with more than 1.9 million global deaths. In the United States, there have been more than 22 million cases and more than 372,000 death from Covid-19 so far. The rapid roll-out of multiple...
My Gene Counsel, Genomet Develop Decision Support Solution for Precision Cancer Care
As seen on GenomeWeb.com: Digital health company My Gene Counsel on Tuesday said it is partnering with Genomet to improve precision cancer care by providing a digital decision support solution for clinicians that combines My Gene Counsel's genetic counseling reports...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Woman Without High Breast Cancer Risk Recommended Surgery
Precision Oncology News and My Gene Counsel have partnered to produce the "Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology" series to highlight real-world issues that genetics experts and medical professionals are encountering as genetic tests are increasingly used in cancer...
What Are the Long-Term Safety Risks of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines?
On Friday evening, December 18, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Moderna's mRNA Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, joining Pfizer's previously approved vaccine in the fight against Covid-19. In previous articles, I...
Press Releases
New White Paper from My Gene Counsel Releases Data on Frequency of Medical Guideline Revisions and Offers Solutions for Keeping Patients and Providers Informed
Genomic updates are critical to harness the power of precision medicine NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 16, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand, web-based genetic counseling information, has published a...
My Gene Counsel Releases New Reports on 23andMe Findings
Digital health company provides guidance to people with genetic variants for MUTYH, FH, and Parkinson's. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) JULY 23, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand web-based genetic counseling,...
My Gene Counsel Offers Personalized Genetic Counseling Reports for Those With Positive Alzheimer’s Gene Test Result
Digital health company provides answers and guidance to help people with positive APOE result. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) JUNE 04, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand, web-based genetic counseling, today...
My Gene Counsel Positioned to Foster Responsible Return of Results, per Recent ASHG and ACMG Guidelines
The digital genetic counseling company has an automated, scalable, and cost-effective way of recontacting patients. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) MAY 07, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand genetic counseling...
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...
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...
Podcasts & Webinars
Help and Hope Happen Here: A Pediatric Cancer Podcast
Help and Hope Happen Here is a pediatric cancer podcast hosted by Mark Levine. Each episode, Levine chats with oncologists, parents, patients, and other stakeholders in the fight against childhood cancer. In this episode, Levine looks at how genetic testing and...
My Gene Counsel’s Virtual Genetic Counseling Case Conference January 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+...
Genetic Counseling: What Physicians Need To Know
There are few areas in healthcare more promising than genetics. As genetic testing becomes a more integral part of routine care, it is vital that physicians understand the best way to communicate the findings accurately and compassionately with patients. Enter genetic...
CURE Talks Cancer: 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...
The Evolving Role of Genetic Counselors in Precision Medicine
In the second installment of PhenoTips Speaker Series, thought leader and decorated patient advocate Ellen Matloff discusses the evolving role genetic counselors play in precision medicine as genetic testing increases in frequency and accessibility. Genetic testing,...
My Gene Counsel Hosts Its First Virtual Genetic Counseling Case Conference
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+...