by Danielle Bonadies | May 14, 2018 | Genetic Journal
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...
by Danielle Bonadies | May 14, 2018 | Genetic Journal
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...
by Danielle Bonadies | Apr 24, 2018 | Genetic Journal
This is the sixteenth 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...
by Danielle Bonadies | Nov 30, 2017 | Genetic Journal
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...
by Danielle Bonadies | Oct 4, 2017 | Genetic Journal
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...
