Posts Tagged ‘VUS’
My Gene Counsel Positioned to Foster Responsible Return of Results, Per Recent ASHG and ACMG Guidelines
My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand genetic counseling reports, responded to recent statements issued by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) on the responsibility to recontact research participants and patients when new genetic findings emerge, by positioning its IT…
Read MoreVUS Reclassified to "Suspected Deleterious": When Genetic Counseling Updates Become Life-Saving
Mary Ellen always knew that her family history included cancer. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her fifties and died in her sixties. Early-onset breast cancer, prostate cancer, and possible ovarian cancers were seen in aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, it was not surprising that Mary Ellen’s sister was referred for genetic counseling…
Read MoreGenetic Counselors and You Webinar Series: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests
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 is free and open to the public. The most recent webinar, “Ancestry and…
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