Posts Tagged ‘breast cancer’
Demystifying Genetics Podcast Guest Ellen Matloff
Our President/CEO, Ellen Matloff, was a guest host on Australian Genetic Counselor Matthew Burgess’s podcast, Demystifying Genetics, for a Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness-themed episode. Patient advocates join Matthew later in the program to share their experiences. Their discussion explored: The role of the genetic counselor What a gene is and what variants in a…
Read MoreEllen Matloff on CURE Talks Cancer Podcast
In a special edition of the CURE Talks Cancer podcast, our President/CEO, Ellen Matloff, and the founder of Proactive Genes, Shannon Pulaski, were guests to help kick off National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and Previvor Day. In this episode, you’ll hear about their resources and how each can help others learn more about their…
Read MoreAngelina’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 MoreTrailblazing Genetic Counselors Episode 16: Canadian Genetic Counsellors
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 medical genetics and counseling. Genetic counseling is a rapidly growing field offering professionals a wide range of…
Read MoreVUS Reclassified to "Suspected Deleterious": When Genetic Counseling Updates Become Life-Saving
Mary Ellen always knew that her family history included cancer. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her fifties and died in her sixties. Early-onset breast cancer, prostate cancer, and possible ovarian cancers were seen in aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, it was not surprising that Mary Ellen’s sister was referred for genetic counseling…
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