Posts Tagged ‘cancer diagnosis’
Tips from the Director of the Sexual Health Program at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
In keeping with our Valentine’s Day theme, we are focusing on sexuality in cancer survivors and previvors. Did you know that there are specialists in this area who can help you (and your partner) to get back in the groove? Here are some tips on vaginal dryness from Sharon Bober, PhD, Director of the Sexual…
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…
Read MorePodcast: I Will Survive!
Today’s podcast is a survival story meant to remind us that in the midst of cancer their is hope. In this conversation, Joan shares her story of early an onset Stage II breast cancer diagnosis at 27, genetic testing and a BRCA mutation at 42 and Stage IIIA ovarian cancer at age 47. Speaking now…
Read MoreFor $249, Shouldn’t We All Have the Cancer Gene Panel?
Color Genomics just announced that for a mere $249 they are offering genetic testing for a panel of genes that will include BRCA1, BRCA2 and 17 other genes associated with cancer risk. Considering that the lead competitor in this space offers their cancer gene panel for more than $4000, you can see why this announcement…
Read MoreCongratulations, You Don’t Have a BRCA Mutation! But Wait … Could You Have Lynch Syndrome?
red-light Last Update: March 6, 2019 Errors in genetic testing are unfortunately commonplace. One of the most common genetic testing errors involves recognizing that genetic testing is appropriate but ordering the wrong test. For instance, people who have a personal and/or family history suggestive of Lynch syndrome may mistakenly have only the BRCA1 and BRCA2…
Read MoreBringing Sexy Back After Cancer Diagnosis or Treatment
Last Updated: February 5, 2019 Have you lost that lovin’ feeling after a cancer diagnosis or treatment(s)? Or perhaps you haven’t been sexually active since having prophylactic removal of your breasts, colon, ovaries, uterus, or all of the above? Well, that’s not surprising. Your main goal has been to get through it. You’ve done that…
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