It’s been three years since Angelina Jolie announced to the world she carries a BRCA1 mutation and had a prophylactic double mastectomy to lower her risks of developing breast cancer. Below genetic counselors reflect on the impact she has made by sharing her...
It’s been three years since Angelina Jolie announced to the world she carries a BRCA1 mutation and had a prophylactic double mastectomy to lower her risks of developing breast cancer. Below advocates reflect on the impact she has made by sharing her story and...
My Gene Counsel Offers a Digital Solution to the Genetic Counseling Gap A recent article published in JAMA Oncology found that the majority (63%) of women who pursued genetic testing for BRCA testing never received genetic counseling. Researchers surveyed women whose...
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to honor it, we have put together some tips from professionals in-the-know. Before You Have Genetic Testing Meet with a certified genetic counselor. Many health care providers offer ‘genetic...
