Posts Tagged ‘genetic cancer syndrome’
Beyond BRCA: Testing negative and living in the ‘gray zone’ for cancer risk
This is Stacey’s story of searching for a genetic explanation for the prevalence of breast cancer in her family. Genetic Counseling Note: When a patient tests ‘negative’ for genetic mutations, part of the genetic counseling process is to interpret what that result means in context of the patient’s personal and family history. In some cases, it…
Read MoreSweeping Up after the Kardashians: What We Wish had been Covered in Their Genetic Testing Episode
“Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Fear of the Unknown” featured genetic testing for hereditary cancer genes. While some of the footage may have hit the cutting room floor, here are 5 essential things that shouldn’t have: 1. Pre-Test Genetic Counseling KUWTH: The Kardashian family members pursued genetic testing while getting hair and make-up done for a…
Read MoreEllen Matloff Discusses Affordable Access to a New Genetic Test for Cancer
Our President and CEO, Ellen T. Matloff, was featured this week on Brave Bosom discussing the implications of a new, low-cost genetic testing option just released by Color Genomics. She commented on ways to scale up access to testing while minimizing errors in the interpretation of results. Read the full article here.
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