This article is part of a series that highlights rare hereditary cancer syndromes. This is Mark Lewis’ story of living with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1). Genetic Counseling Note: Individuals with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1) are at...
Yesterday we held a Tweet Chat with our amazing co-hosts Georgia Hurst and Amy Byer Shainman, and special guest Stephanie Goff, MD, of the National Cancer Institute to discuss what you need to know about immunotherapy and Lynch Syndrome related cancers. We were...
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...
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...
Most cancer is not hereditary. Approximately 80% of cancer is not inherited and is instead caused by a combination of factors, including aging, obesity, and environmental factors. So, who should be concerned about hereditary cancer? If one or more of the following red...