https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Advocate Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Advocate en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/248/a-mother-s-letter-to-her-daughter-after-waiting-16-years-for-a-diagnosis A mother spends 16 years in search for a diagnosis for her daughter's rare condition. She shares an open letter of her journey of hope, determination, fear, and unconditional love. Wed, 21 Mar 18 06:29:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/249/my-100th-round-of-chemo-and-how-it-touched-my-soul The news of a cancer diagnosis can demolish the reality in which you currently reside.  My reality was spent at twenty-seven-years-old when I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer. Wed, 14 Mar 18 12:30:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/167/why-i-liquidated-my-business-to-advocate-for-male-breast-cancer-awareness In December 2013, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and learned that I carried a BRCA2 gene mutation. I was completely uncertain as to my future, and it became clear to me and my brother that now was the right time to make our move. Thu, 16 Mar 17 20:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/40/just-call-me-above-average-dave Patient Advocate and cancer survivor Dave Dubin talks about his experience with colorectal cancer and how it has molded his perspective on life, family and friends. Thu, 03 Nov 16 00:48:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/42/a-male-breast-cancer-perspective-repost Cancer is a difficult and tricky disease that tries to destroy us, but now we are better prepared to fight back due to a stronger understanding of the disease. Thu, 20 Oct 16 18:22:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/51/metastatic-breast-cancer-a-lack-of-awareness-and-the-hurt-it-causes During the past 30 years, there has been a cultural shift in breast cancer advocacy and awareness activities. An abundance of education efforts, as well as information and news coverage, have made breast cancer a familiar disease. Thu, 13 Oct 16 18:32:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/52/in-the-beginning-my-ovaries-were-talking-but-i-wasn-t-listening What a perfect time to begin my story — we are in the middle of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, as well as National HBOC (hereditary breast and ovarian cancer) Week. I love when things line up like it was all meant to be… Thu, 29 Sep 16 18:50:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/53/metastatic-breast-cancer-a-lack-of-awareness-and-the-hurt-it-causes-1 During the past 30 years, there has been a cultural shift in breast cancer advocacy and awareness activities. An abundance of education efforts, as well as information and news coverage, have made breast cancer a familiar disease. Tue, 30 Aug 16 18:57:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/152/putting-yourself-first When it comes to putting yourself first, I’d say to anyone else, ‘DO IT!’ particularly to someone who’s been through treatment for breast cancer, which is the equivalent of being put through hell and back. Thu, 18 Aug 16 22:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/58/attending-breast-cancer-symposiums-conferences-and-research-and-advocacy-seminars-will-help-keep-you-in-the-forefront-of-your-cancer Soon after completing all of my treatment for male breast cancer I knew I was determined to stay on top of my cancer going forward. Tue, 16 Aug 16 19:05:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/63/why-social-media-is-important-for-people-with-breast-cancer I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t read many blogs or follow people’s cancer experiences on social media, but I do see the value in them. Tue, 09 Aug 16 19:28:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/67/ways-the-ambry-genetics-hboc-patient-website-would-have-been-helpful-after-my-breast-cancer-diagnosis-and-genetic-testing I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2013, and soon after learned I had inherited a gene mutation that was passed on from my father’s side of my family. Thu, 28 Jul 16 19:58:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/73/relearning-to-balance After cancer treatment, I was so relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment and ready to put the experience behind me. Tue, 19 Jul 16 20:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/96/the-importance-of-genetic-counseling-with-genetic-testing As I sit in the hereditary cancer trenches, I see the negative effects of genetic testing sans certified genetic counseling every single day – and it is an enormous problem. Mon, 06 Jun 16 22:57:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/101/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. Mon, 23 May 16 23:07:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/104/a-brief-history-of-travis-bray My story is one familiar to many in our community… but with a twist. Wed, 18 May 16 23:15:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/108/no-mud-no-lotus Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh believes if people face and embrace their suffering, they will eventually grow from it and possibly turn it into something beautiful and meaningful... Mon, 09 May 16 23:24:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/110/personal-impact-of-peer-support As a breast cancer survivor I think I experience a bit of Survivor Guilt. I occasionally wonder, “Why me and not them?” Or rather, why hasn’t this disease been eradicated yet and why aren’t we ALL survivors? Tue, 03 May 16 23:27:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/114/ride-marshaling-at-ysc-tour-de-pink-south As I said in my last post: ”Breast cancer survivors share a connection, and I’ve come to learn that in some unconscious way by helping others, I’m helping myself to heal and spin a positive out of something that was negative.” Tue, 19 Apr 16 23:36:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/119/a-male-breast-cancer-perspective Cancer is a difficult and tricky disease that tries to destroy us but now we are better prepared to fight back due to a stronger understanding of the disease. Tue, 12 Apr 16 23:58:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/124/peer-support I hadn’t set out to be the “go-to-girl” for all things breast cancer, but when you’re faced with a challenge and come out on the other side fairing pretty well, I think people trust you. ... Tue, 29 Mar 16 00:12:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/158/treatment-to-survivor Being a breast cancer survivor isn’t a static label. For me, being a breast cancer survivor has added another layer to the person I am and have become, and that has been an evolutionary process. ... Tue, 16 Feb 16 22:34:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/156/so-i-am-supposed-to-chop-off-my-breasts jh Tue, 09 Feb 16 22:27:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/154/healthy-habits-healthy-mind The funny thing about ‘healthy habits’ is that you can do everything ‘right’, but there are no guarantees in life. For me, breast cancer is hereditary.he·red·i·tar·ySomething (like ... Tue, 02 Feb 16 22:21:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/149/giving-back-and-paying-it-forward Having been directly affected by breast cancer, it would be impossible to expect that it hasn’t altered my perspective on the important, and not so important, things in life. I feel an intense ... Tue, 19 Jan 16 22:13:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Advocate