Hereditary Thyroid Cancer

Hereditary Thyroid Cancer

The endocrine system is the bodily system that regulates our metabolism, growth and development, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood, and more. Glands that produce hormones and regulate these functions include: Pineal gland Pituitary gland Thyroid Thymus...
Rare Disease Day 2017

Rare Disease Day 2017

Did you know 1 in 10 people in America have a Rare Disease? Individually, Rare Diseases are scarce, but together they are actually quite common with 30 million Americans having a Rare Disease. More than half of those living with a Rare Disease are children…and about...
Beyond BRCA: Gardner’s Syndrome (FAP)

Beyond BRCA: Gardner’s Syndrome (FAP)

This is the second in a series of articles built to highlight rare hereditary cancer syndromes. This is Elizabeth’s story of living with FAP, also known as Gardner’s Syndrome. Genetic Counseling Note: There are several hereditary cancer syndromes that can...