Posts Tagged ‘BRCA1’
Angelina’s Impact: Genetic Counselors Share
It’s been five 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 starting widespread conversation about hereditary cancer and prevention. “Angelina Jolie’s…
Read MoreAngelina’s Impact: Advocates Share
It’s been five 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 widespread conversation about hereditary cancer and prevention. “Angelina’s efforts have…
Read MoreThe National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Have Updated: Here is What You Need to Know
October 2017 The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) provides guidelines to help determine who should have genetic testing for hereditary cancers and how individuals should be followed after testing. They recently published updates to these guidelines that we’ve summarized below. The full guidelines can be found here. We’ve also previously published a list of risk factors,…
Read More4 Years Post-Gene Patents: How Has Life Changed In The Genomics World?
Four years ago today, in a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States, in a unanimous 9-0 decision banned gene patents. What has changed in the genomics world in these past four years? And what changes are yet to come? Within 5 hours of the decision, laboratories began offering genetic testing for mutations…
Read MoreJoanna Rudnick, Filmmaker of BRCA Previvor "In the Family" Documentary
Joanna Rudnick, Award Winning Creative Director & Documentary Filmmaker, ‘In the Family’ Joanna, do you realize that you have a lot of ‘Superfans’ in the BRCA and the Genetics Communities? I find that so hard to believe! I think of myself as a regular member of the community, facing the same challenges as everyone else. I read…
Read MoreCelebrities Share Their Cancer Stories
When celebrities publicly share their cancer diagnoses it is common for medical professionals to experience dramatic increases in office calls and for internet searches about the celebrity’s cancer to rise. In this blog post we shine the spotlight on a few celebrities (Angelina Jolie, Sandra Lee, and Joan Lunden) who have spoken up about their cancer experience…
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