https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Family Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Family en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/367/progeny-spotlight-empowering-families-with-health-history-insights Genetic counselor Lauren Constantin discusses the importance of family health history and the benefit of Progeny to support genetic testing and run various cancer risk models. Thu, 21 Nov 24 08:29:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/277/unexpected-health-crisis-helps-family-learn-vital-health-information patient blog Tue, 20 Aug 19 12:35:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/32/let-s-not-forget-the-cancer-caregivers Advocate and male breast cancer survivor Bill Rotter talks about how male breast cancer diagnosis changed not only his life, but also his wife’s life, who was also his caregiver. Thu, 29 Dec 16 22:25:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/37/collecting-your-family-s-medical-history-during-the-holidays Advocate Georgia Hurst highlights the importance finding out family medical history and the questions to consider when talking to family members during the holidays. Thu, 24 Nov 16 00:36:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/38/why-family-history-matters-in-genetic-diagnosis Genetic Counselor Emily Dalton, MS, CGC, discusses the importance of family medical history and how it can play role in cancer development and other changes over time. Thu, 17 Nov 16 00:40:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/39/these-are-my-genetic-test-results-please-don-t-shoot-the-messenger Patient Advocate and breast cancer survivor Theresa Smith talks about her genetic testing experience and her search discussions with family members to find out more information about her family medical history. Thu, 10 Nov 16 00:43:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/72/it-s-complicated-sharing-your-genetic-test-results I feel funny writing about sharing genetic test results with family when I’ve never done it myself, but don’t let that stop you from reading… I’ll draw upon my years in the clinic as a genetic counselor, Wed, 20 Jul 16 20:24:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family 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 Family 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 Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/120/what-can-i-do-until-my-children-can-be-tested Dealing with your own BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic testing results is one thing, but worrying about testing for your children is another. Especially when they are under 18 years old. Thu, 07 Apr 16 00:01:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/122/when-should-my-children-be-tested-for-hereditary-cancer When I was a clinical genetic counselor, each patient that I met with for genetic counseling had some different questions about how their positive genetic test results could impact their care ... Tue, 05 Apr 16 00:07:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/126/hang-on-a-minute-let-s-think-this-through After testing positive for a mutation in my BRCA2 gene, I was on high alert. I rushed to all my doctor’s appointments and gathered a lot of information regarding preventive surgery options. Tue, 22 Mar 16 00:16:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/129/supporting-friends-and-family-through-their-cancer-journey Support for me came in a variety of forms and in varying degrees from virtual strangers on internet message boards, acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. Tue, 15 Mar 16 00:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/131/it-s-complicated-sharing-your-genetic-test-results-original I feel funny writing about sharing genetic test results when I’ve never done it myself, but don’t let that stop you from reading… Thu, 10 Mar 16 00:28:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family