When Kerri Murphy was 32, she underwent genetic testing for Lynch syndrome — a hereditary disorder that’s caused by a mutation in any of five genes that predisposes those who have it to several cancers. Her sister had tested positive for Lynch syndrome, and because...
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has introduced a new webinar series, “Genetic Counselors and You” hosted by genetic counselors from a variety of fields. Webinars are live and the recording can be accessed later if you miss the streaming. Registration...
To conclude Lynch Syndrome and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we held a tweetchat, #GenCSM, with our phenomenal co-hosts Georgia Hurst and Amy Byer Shainman and special guest Heather Hampel, MS, LGC. Hampel is a genetic counselor at The Ohio State University...
We are excited to announce that our President and CEO Ellen Matloff has been invited to be a panelist at the FDA’s upcoming March 2 public workshop titled “Patient and Medical Professional Perspectives on the Return of Genetic Test Results.” She will speak on...
A few short years ago, I had no clue how fast things would change for the Previvor Community when I wrote this post about the need for smarter options to screen for, to treat, and to prevent cancer. Times are changing fast for...
