https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Awareness Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Awareness en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/318/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-spotlight-norma-livingston-ovarian-cancer-foundation The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation (NLOCF) was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2004. For Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, Ambry explores its history, spotlights campaigns for awareness and fundraising and shares about ovarian cancer. Thu, 14 Sep 23 03:27:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/261/5-benefits-i-learned-from-fragile-x-patients-and-their-families July is National Fragile X Awareness month.  After spending the past two days speaking with those impacted by Fragile X syndrome including patients, parents and world-renowned experts at the 16th International Fragile X conference Tue, 17 Jul 18 09:14:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/176/what-is-life-like-for-someone-with-autism-part-1-of-2 To help support National Autism Awareness Month, we are sharing our interview with Kieran Best, a 14-year-old young man with an autism spectrum disorder. Thu, 06 Apr 17 09:10:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/164/four-reasons-why-genetic-testing-matters-to-the-individual-with-colorectal-cancer Colorectal cancer is third most common cancer diagnosed in both American men and women. Here are four points for patients on how genetic testing can help. Tue, 14 Mar 17 23:45:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/41/surfing-for-breast-cancer-awareness It seems as though breast cancer awareness is all over the media these days... Thu, 27 Oct 16 18:16:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness 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 Awareness 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 Awareness 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 Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/62/how-can-you-use-social-media Today, thanks to hectic work schedules and other increasing demands on everyone’s time, we are turning to social media for human interaction outside of the workplace. Thu, 11 Aug 16 19:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness 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 Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/78/you-need-to-know-these-signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer My name is Tiana Adams, and I am a practicing Physician Assistant with 18 years of clinical experience. Thu, 07 Jul 16 20:35:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/97/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. Thu, 02 Jun 16 22:59:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness 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 Awareness 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 Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/112/sharing-my-diagnosis-and-genetic-testing-with-family-and-friends While it’s difficult for anyone to come to grips with a cancer diagnosis, it becomes more challenging having to share the news with family and friends. Tue, 26 Apr 16 23:30:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness 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 Awareness 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 Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/144/being-your-own-healthcare-advocate There is no manual to this cancer thing. I quickly learned that I would have to be my own best advocate. Wed, 06 Jan 16 22:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Awareness