https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Colorectal%20Cancer Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Colorectal Cancer en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Colorectal%20Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/421/the-gene-scene-bmpr1a Caitlin Reid, MS, LGC, explores the BMPR1A gene and its connection to juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS). Tue, 03 Feb 26 07:58:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/400/the-gene-scene-msh2 The Gene Scene covers MSH2 and associated Lynch syndrome diagnoses. Tue, 21 Oct 25 06:40:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/392/the-gene-scene-apc The Gene Scene discusses APC and APC-related familial adenomatous polyposis (AD) Tue, 09 Sep 25 06:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/377/april-2025-hereditary-cancer-menu-and-reporting-updates Explains in detail the Hereditary Cancer Menu and Reporting Updates from April 2025. Tue, 22 Apr 25 06:13:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/360/from-fear-to-empowerment-a-patients-perspective-on-the-ambry-care-program The Ambry CARE Program® helps providers identify high-risk patients, offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at scale, and gives patients insights to help them better manage their health. This blog looks at CARE from the patient’s perspective. Wed, 15 Jan 25 06:36:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/364/polyposis-explained-solving-the-mystery-with-rna-testing Genetic counselor Karen Powell shares a case study of her first patient with RNA testing, which helped identify familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Wed, 16 Oct 24 06:07:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/359/from-lynch-syndrome-diagnosis-to-advocacy-a-patient-and-genetic-counselor-reconnect In honor of Patient Advocacy Day, Ambry connected with a genetic counselor and one of her former patients to find out how genetic testing made a difference for his healthcare and inspired him to advocate for other patients. Mon, 19 Aug 24 12:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/344/apc-new-takes-on-an-old-gene Pathogenic variants in the APC gene cause conditions such as FAP and GAPPS. Marcy Richardson breaks down genotype-phenotype correlations and how they cause one condition or presentation versus another. Thu, 28 Mar 24 03:45:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/343/transforming-fear-into-action-and-advocacy-our-familys-lynch-syndrome-story Noelle Carbognin shares an update on her family health history with Lynch syndrome. Fri, 22 Mar 24 03:15:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer 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 Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/316/her-healthcare-offering-comprehensive-care-with-hereditary-cancer-testing Dr. Noel Boyd from Her Healthcare in Houston, TX, explains the importance of genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk, Wed, 02 Aug 23 06:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/306/ambry-genetics-diagnostic-dilemma-rnainsight-r-reveals-lynch-syndrome-in-sisters In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Ambry shares the story of Jane and Julie Smith – sisters and cancer survivors – who used RNAInsight to determine they had Lynch syndrome. Thu, 23 Mar 23 00:06:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Colorectal Cancer 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 Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/247/no-colon-no-cancer-i-fought-for-the-life-i-deserved I never thought I’d hear the “C” word. Newly married and about to start my graduate degree, everything seemed bright. Thu, 08 Mar 18 18:24:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/170/since-you-asked-here-s-my-advice-to-cancer-patients When you get your cancer diagnosis, try not to panic.  Think.  What do I know?  What don’t I know?  What is opinion and what is fact? After you’re diagnosed with cancer, you need to plan. Thu, 30 Mar 17 20:40:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/168/how-expert-care-teams-can-help-you-repost An expert care team for hereditary colorectal cancer may include specialists in genetics and genetic counseling, gastroenterology, gynecology, surgery, and oncology to name a few. Thu, 23 Mar 17 15:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer 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 Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/165/individual-genetic-test-results-lead-to-individual-considerations As a genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics, I’m happy to be contributing to the Ambry patient blog during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Thu, 09 Mar 17 08:55:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/166/march-is-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-do-you-know-about-lynch-syndrome In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to discuss the most common cause of hereditary colorectal and uterine cancer – Lynch syndrome. Thu, 02 Mar 17 17:47:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/35/here-s-to-our-families Gastroenterologist Dennis J. Ahnen, MD, focuses on how a discussion of cancer family history can decrease cancer risk for individuals and their families from a medical perspective. Thu, 08 Dec 16 00:08:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer 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 Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/55/kicking-and-screaming Dealing with test results, as one would imagine, is solely and sorely dependent on the results. Writing about what’s it’s like for a doctor to say that there’s nothing wrong would produce a very short blog post. It would basically go like this: Mon, 22 Aug 16 19:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/56/the-buddy-system-it-works-for-hereditary-cancer-too We’ve covered a lot of territory with this blog, so thank you for coming on the ride with us. Theresa Smith talked about her experience of sharing her genetic test results with her family, and we offered a genetic counselor’s perspective on the same idea. Wed, 17 Aug 16 19:02:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/59/help-researchers-help-you Participating in research is one of the most powerful ways patients can make a difference in advancing scientific discovery. This is especially true for individuals who have a rare disease, such as a hereditary cancer syndrome. Mon, 15 Aug 16 19:07:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/65/how-laws-protect-genetic-information There are many different things to consider when deciding whether to have genetic testing. Wed, 03 Aug 16 19:32:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Colorectal Cancer