https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Family%20History Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Family History en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Family%20History https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/373/three-benefits-of-ordering-exome-testing-as-trios Several studies have shown that running an exome “trio” with both biological parents increases the diagnostic yield and decreases the rates of variants of uncertain findings. Wed, 19 Feb 25 06:02:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Family History 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 History https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/325/guest-blog-the-importance-of-family-health-history Genetic counselor Tawanna St. Lewis discusses the importance of family health history and genetic testing. Mon, 20 Nov 23 10:54:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Family History https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/317/her-healthcare-leveraging-the-care-program-to-scale-high-risk-patient-identification Dr. Boyd, patient Kristi and medical assistant Briana Guro give their thoughts on the implementation of The CARE Program in their practice. Wed, 09 Aug 23 07:38:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Family History https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/259/benefits-of-utilizing-family-history-clinical-data-management-tools-to-maximize-efficiency-and-productivity-in-clinical-cancer-risk-assessment The transition to electronically collecting family history has empowered my patients as healthcare consumers. Thu, 28 Jun 18 08:30:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Family History https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/244/using-family-history-to-guide-cancer-prevention For doctors who see patients with a strong family history of cancer, ordering genetic testing can provide invaluable information that can help prevent disease. Thu, 15 Feb 18 08:58:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Family History 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 Family History https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/215/knowledge-is-power-learn-more-about-lynch-syndrome It is important to identify who has Lynch syndrome so healthcare providers can make more educated recommendations about cancer screening and prevention. Mon, 25 Sep 17 09:10:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Family History 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 Family History 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 Family History 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 Family History 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 Family History