- By Jessica Profato, MS, CGC
- Posted June 2, 2016
How We Can Increase Awareness Of Male Breast Cancer
It has been mentioned in previous posts that there is limited awareness about the fact that men can get breast cancer, and that this limits the options men have for support. It only makes sense for us to consider how we in the medical community, as well as society in general, can do a better job of this – raising the profile for male breast cancer…
- By Bill Rotter
- Posted May 30, 2016
Everything Pink...Maybe It's Time To Rethink
Having breast cancer as a male is challenging enough without having all references to breast cancer recognized in the color pink. Since my diagnosis 2-1/2 years ago, I have been asked to take part in fundraisers and to raise awareness for breast cancer. I don’t object to participating in either, however, my struggle is that everything is pink.…
- By Emily Dalton, MS, CGC
- Posted May 25, 2016
When To Test Children For Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Hello, and welcome to my very first blog post! I’m thrilled to be working with my fellow providers and advocates to spread the word about hereditary colorectal cancer. Prior to starting my work with Ambry 2.5 years ago, I worked as a clinical cancer genetic counselor at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and specialized in hereditary gastrointestinal…
- By Eve Mart
- Posted May 24, 2016
Resiliency Is The Key To Life
I was diagnosed with breast cancer at a relatively young age. I had just turned 35 years old. I went to the gym every day and was seemingly healthy and fit, and now I had been diagnosed with breast cancer. What was I going to do? I never considered myself a vain person until faced with decisions that would mean losing my hair and my breasts, almost…
- By David Dubin
- Posted May 23, 2016
I have Lynch syndrome: the genetic predisposition to colon, endometrial, and other cancers…and soccer.
I tell a good story. I’ve been given a certain set of genes. One set of genes has caused me and much of my family to endure multiple tumors. Another set has given me the gift of storytelling, whether in print or in front of a microphone. My name is David Dubin, and along with my wife Robin, I am the co-founder of AliveAndKickn, a foundation…
- By Theresa Smith
- Posted May 19, 2016
Research & Clinical Trials, We all need to help!
Being BRCA2 positive has been challenging for the entire family. After figuring out my plan of action as far as surgeries, lifestyle changes, and surveillance, I was left with a strong feeling of what else can I do to help other families and contribute to medical advancement. I hope this blog is helping other families navigate through…
- By Carin Espenschied
- Posted May 19, 2016
How Research Can Help
Clinical research can take many forms and can have several different outcomes. In some cases, researchers are studying whether there is a link between a particular exposure, gene, or other risk factor and a certain disease, such as cancer. In other cases, researchers may study whether a certain drug or treatment works for a certain disease or…
- By Travis Bray
- Posted May 18, 2016
A Brief History of Travis Bray
My story is one familiar to many in our community… but with a twist. Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) started in my family when my grandfather was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer at the age of 36. Three of his six children, including my father, were later found to have FAP. My mom suspected I had FAP as a toddler, although I wasn’t…
- By Kory Jasperson, MS,CGC
- Posted May 18, 2016
How Expert Care Teams Can Help You
My name is Kory Jasperson. If you asked my friends or family to tell you something about me, they’d probably tell you I’m an adrenaline junkie. They all know how much I love jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, off the tops of buildings, and even off the peaks of mountains or cliffs. Although some of my colleagues may reiterate the same…
- By Carin Espenschied
- Posted May 16, 2016
Adding Gastrointestinal Cancer Topics to our Blog
My name is Carin and I’m a genetic counselor at Ambry Genetics. I’ve been working at Ambry for about 2½ years and before that I worked as a clinical genetic counselor seeing patients at a cancer hospital for over six years. I have always had a special interest in hereditary gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Gastrointestinal cancers, the most…