https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Breast%20Cancer%20Awareness Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Breast Cancer Awareness en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Breast%20Cancer%20Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg 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 Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/354/from-vision-to-reality-best-practices-for-building-high-risk-breast-programs A high-risk breast program is designed to identify patients with an elevated risk of developing breast cancer and then offering genetic counseling, genetic testing, additional breast imaging, and risk-reduction strategies to mitigate their cancer risks. Thu, 20 Jun 24 06:41:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/323/off-my-chest-how-negative-genetic-testing-and-a-supportive-community-helped-me-navigate-breast-cancer Kristina O'Quinn shares her experience as a breast cancer survivor who underwent genetic testing to help inform her mastectomy choices. Wed, 25 Oct 23 10:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/322/understanding-gene-disease-validity-in-breast-cancer-the-power-of-evidence An overview of gene-disease validity in the context of breast cancer, which affects approximately 1 in every 8 women. Tue, 17 Oct 23 04:07:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/300/an-attitude-of-gratitude-jaime-burguieres-previvor-cancer-journey-guided-by-ambry-genetic-testing Jaime Burguieres is a previvor--someone who has a hereditary genetic mutation that increases the risk of developing cancer. She has taken steps to ensure she stays as healthy as possible for her family and herself. Thu, 29 Sep 22 02:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/254/strength-and-survivorship-honoring-national-cancer-survivor-s-day From the moment I was diagnosed with breast cancer I knew there was something bigger out there for me. I've always believed that. Mon, 04 Jun 18 12:02:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/233/genetic-testing-may-have-changed-things-for-my-mom If my mom had the same information available to her in 1986 when she was first diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, perhaps she wouldn’t be living today with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer to the lung. Mon, 20 Nov 17 08:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/226/an-18-year-survivor-of-breast-cancer-shares-her-story My name is Valerie Smart. I’m a wife and mother with three beautiful children, two boys and a girl. And I am an 18 year breast cancer survivor. This is my story. Tue, 24 Oct 17 08:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/224/my-breast-cancer-journey-part-2-how-i-prepared-for-chemotherapy Learn more about Nicole's journey through chemotherapy and breast cancer. Wed, 18 Oct 17 08:10:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/221/a-breast-cancer-surgeon-offers-perspective-on-patient-care For a firsthand account of the experience of a clinician treating patients with breast cancer, we interviewed Dr. El-Eid, a breast surgeon in Las Vegas, NV. Tue, 17 Oct 17 08:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/218/my-breast-cancer-journey-part-1-your-thoughts-are-your-reality My breast cancer journey started on March 31st, 2017. I sat in the doctor’s office for my follow-up appointment after my lumpectomy.  Before the lumpectomy, I was told I had less than a 1% chance of the tumor being cancerous by three different doctors. Thu, 12 Oct 17 16:58:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Breast Cancer Awareness 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 Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/14/research-shows-brca2-may-be-linked-to-brain-tumors Thanks to recent research at Ambry, it is now known that germline mutations in the BRCA2 gene may also show a connection to primary brain tumors. Wed, 26 Oct 16 15:32:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Breast Cancer Awareness https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/15/ambry-supports-breast-cancer-awareness-month-throughout-october The Mauli Ola Foundation has announced the winning team of their third annual Battle for the Breasts online surf competition. Thu, 20 Oct 16 14:30:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Breast Cancer Awareness