https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/BRCA1%20%26%202 Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: BRCA1 & 2 en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/BRCA1%20%26%202 https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/431/the-care-difference-a-smarter-workflow-for-high-risk-screening Danielle Rogers, oncology and genetics nurse practitioner, recently shared her experience with providing personalized assessments of cancer risks before and after implementation of the Ambry CARE Program® (CARE). Wed, 25 Mar 26 06:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/382/scaling-early-detection-and-prevention-5-lessons-from-hca-healthcare Recap of a recent Becker’s Healthcare podcast with Dr. Dax Kurbegov, who shared how his team is building a scalable model for risk assessment and early detection. Thu, 07 Aug 25 06:52:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/378/personalized-care-in-action-the-unexpected-discovery-that-validated-our-high-risk-program Lisa McGuire shares how a combination of innovative technology and dedicated healthcare teams can transform patient outcomes. Wed, 04 Jun 25 06:09:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/365/early-detection-in-action-angies-care-story One CARE patient’s story demonstrates the power of proactive care and comprehensive high-risk screening. Thu, 31 Oct 24 05:43:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/362/the-evolution-of-hereditary-cancer-testing-why-pan-cancer-panels-are-the-future-of-genetic-risk-assessment Pan-cancer panels offer more comprehensive diagnoses, personalized risk assessments, and targeted prevention and treatment strategies. Thu, 17 Oct 24 08:18:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/356/expanding-your-high-risk-breast-program-best-practices-for-growth-and-impact Nurse Adrianne Alexander shares practical, engaging, and impactful best practices to expand a high-risk breast program. Wed, 17 Jul 24 05:36:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/348/putting-patients-first-the-ambry-care-program-r-s-commitment-to-patient-experience Heather Fecteau explains how since the launch of the Ambry CARE Program® in 2019, Ambry has also consistently helped to improve the delivery of genetic services. Wed, 01 May 24 07:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/331/care-patient-examples-at-lake-health Dr. Liese Vito shares examples of hereditary cancer testing at Lake Health for patients with a BRCA+ and PMS2 mutation and the preventative healthcare measures they were able to take. Wed, 07 Feb 24 03:39:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/321/breast-cancer-awareness-month-chek2-with-petra-kleiblova-and-zdenek-kleibl Petra Kleiblova and Dr. Zdenek Kleib's commentary on ENIGMA CHEK2gether Project: A Comprehensive Study Identifies Functionally Impaired CHEK2 Germline Missense Variants Associated with Increased Breast Cancer Risk in Clinical Cancer Research journal. Wed, 18 Oct 23 05:24:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/320/ambry-spotlight-brcaresponder-amy-byer-shainman Amy Byer Shainman, BRCAResponder, is a patient advocate, author, and producer who provides support and education related to having a pathogenic variant in BRCA1/2. Hear her thoughts on National Previvor Day and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week. Wed, 27 Sep 23 08:50:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/312/passing-on-a-legacy-of-health-ben-huebsch-shares-his-brca-story-for-mens-health-week Ben Huebsch shares his firsthand experience with BRCA testing for Men’s Health Week. Wed, 14 Jun 23 03:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/311/outlier-runi-limary-let-her-voice-be-heard-on-brca-gene-patents Runi Limary gave her testimony as a patient in the court case regarding BRCA1 and BRCA2. She shared her thoughts on the experience, her breast cancer diagnosis and observations from her work. Tue, 13 Jun 23 03:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/199/a-q-a-with-my-faulty-gene-founder-kathy-baker Kathy Baker, founder of My Faulty Gene, discusses the importance of genetic testing when it comes to determining hereditary cancer risk. Thu, 10 Nov 22 07:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/299/a-different-kind-of-patient-emily-huebsch-empowers-herself-and-others-against-breast-cancer Emily is a previvor--someone who has not been diagnosed with cancer but who has tested positive for a mutation of the BRCA1 gene. She is taking control of her health to minimize her risks of developing cancer. Tue, 27 Sep 22 14:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/268/science-in-60-looking-beyond-brca-1-2-to-identify-women-at-risk-for-breast-cancer Science In 60: Looking Beyond BRCA 1/ 2 to Identify Women at Risk for Breast Cancer Wed, 03 Oct 18 10:36:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/216/how-my-genetic-counselor-provided-guidance-when-i-needed-it-most Without my genetic counselor and her guidance, I would have been completely lost. My primary care doctor at the time had no experience at all with the gene mutation, and could not guide me in any way. Thu, 28 Sep 17 18:14:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/214/how-i-lost-my-lady-parts-but-gained-so-much-more My story begins more than 9 years ago, when my father called me to say was having genetic testing. His cousin had just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had a known BRCA mutation. Thu, 21 Sep 17 19:49:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/193/do-it-yourself-support-systems-for-cancer-survivors When I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, I sought out a multidisciplinary approach to battle my illness, after learning that outcomes tend to be more favorable when compared to following traditional approach. Thu, 22 Jun 17 08:10:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/7/ambry-genetics-and-leading-academic-researchers-collaborate-to-improve-knowledge-of-genetic-risk-factors-for-breast-cancer Mayo Clinic and Dr. Fergus Couch collaborate with Ambry Genetics in the largest genetic study to date of women with breast cancer. Fri, 14 Apr 17 15:25:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/163/rna-labs-how-they-impact-the-medical-world By having the ATG Lab at Ambry, it is possible to further refine VUS results and look beyond DNA in order to determine the benign or pathogenic status of splicing. Thu, 02 Mar 17 23:46:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/5/new-research-on-male-breast-cancer-unexpected-results-and-insights Ambry Genetics, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Mayo Clinic conduct largest reported study of men with breast cancer undergoing multi-gene panel testing. Fri, 23 Dec 16 10:40:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/10/congratulations-to-the-2016-battle-for-the-breasts-winners The Mauli Ola Foundation has announced the winning team of their 3rd annual Battle for the Breasts (B4TB) online surf contest, as of the end of October, which was also Breast Cancer Awareness mon Sun, 18 Dec 16 09:35:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/6/dr-fergus-couch-talks-with-ambry-about-recent-study-findings Mayo Clinic Researcher Dr. Fergus Couch talks with Ambry about recent findings from the largest hereditary breast cancer patient study to date. Wed, 14 Dec 16 23:54:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/9/quality-genetic-testing-and-why-it-matters-on-lifetime-s-access-health-television Watch Lifetime's 'Access Health' featuring Ambry Genetics CEO, Aaron Elliott, PhD, Robina Smith, MD, PhD and breast cancer survivor Christine Fenwick. Wed, 16 Nov 16 11:20:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2 https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/11/ambry-execs-discuss-the-importance-of-genetic-testing-on-lifetime-s-access-health-program Ambry Genetics will be featured on "Access Health" to discuss the importance of quality genetic testing. One patient will share her personal experience. Mon, 07 Nov 16 11:25:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog BRCA1 & 2