https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Genetic%20Counseling Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Genetic Counseling en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Genetic%20Counseling 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 Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/430/the-gene-scene-casq2 The Gene Scene covers CASQ2 from the ACMG Secondary Findings list and it's link to CASQ2-related catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). Tue, 17 Mar 26 06:37:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/416/the-gene-scene-ret Katherine Crawford, MS, GCG, covers the RET gene and its association with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia and other diseases. Tue, 30 Dec 25 06:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/411/the-gene-scene-men1 The Gene Scene explores the gene-disease validity of MEN1. Pathogenic variants in this gene are known to cause multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) and MEN1-related familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP). Tue, 09 Dec 25 06:46:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling 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 Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/399/the-gene-scene-cdkn2a The Gene Scene covers CDKN2A. Pathogenic variants can cause melanoma-pancreatic cancer syndrome. Tue, 14 Oct 25 05:31:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/390/making-waves-honoring-a-mothers-final-wish-through-creative-care Arravinth (Avi) Anantharajah, MS, LCGC, and his remarkable story of one family’s determination to complete genetic testing and how Avi’s compassion and ingenuity made it possible. Tue, 26 Aug 25 00:11:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/384/the-gene-scene-tgfbr1 This installment of the Gene Scene covers TGFBR1-related Loeys-Dietz Syndrome. Tue, 05 Aug 25 09:01:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/349/research-recap-determining-gene-disease-validity-in-pot1-tumor-predisposition Ambry set out to determine the prevalence of cancer types in individuals with POT1 pathogenic variants (PVs) undergoing multigene panel testing (MGPT) for a broad variety of cancer indications. Thu, 30 May 24 06:22:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/351/the-power-of-progress-philips-nf1-clinical-trial-experience Renie and Philip Moss share what it was like for Philip to participate in a clinical trial for NF1. Wed, 22 May 24 06:41:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/350/navigating-nf1-the-moss-familys-story-of-resilience-and-hope Renie and Philip Moss shared experiences and insights from their NF1 journey for NF Awareness Month. Thu, 16 May 24 06:32:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Genetic Counseling 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 Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/334/a-gcs-perspective-on-lab-expertise-getting-answers-after-years-of-uncertainty Genetic counselor Kaitilin Stokes discusses hereditary cancer testing and resolving VUS in CDKN2! and APC genex. Wed, 21 Feb 24 03:53:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/329/the-patient-impact-of-lab-expertise-and-collaboration Chana Ratner, Genetic Counselor at Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses her experience as a clinical genetic counselor. Wed, 17 Jan 24 03:42:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/327/a-genetic-counselors-experience-with-proactive-reanalysis-through-patient-for-life-an-interview-with-kelly-minks-ms-cgc Meagan Farmer interviews Kelly Minks, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, who routinely orders exome testing for children with developmental disorders and epilepsy. Fri, 08 Dec 23 10:37:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling 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 Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/307/ambry-spotlights-rob-pilarski-seeing-genetic-testings-big-picture Robert Pilarski, MS, LGC, MSW, Director of Medical Affairs, discusses his background and work with NCCN and ensuring the guidelines for genetic testing are met internally. Wed, 12 Apr 23 00:54:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/296/we-can-help-reduce-barriers-to-cancer-genetic-testing The challenges clinicians face in providing genetic testing can be solved by embracing solutions that contain practical tools. Thu, 04 Nov 21 07:58:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/217/i-am-a-genetic-counselor-what-does-that-mean “Genetic counselor” is not just a job title, though it is one that I have been enormously proud to carry for the past 10 years.  In that time, I have come to primarily think of “genetic counselor” as a term which embodies a skill set. Thu, 08 Nov 18 08:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/262/fall-back-into-school-educating-providers-about-genetic-testing-for-hcm This time of year serves as a reminder of the role genetic counselors’ play in educating our peers, students and colleagues. Mon, 23 Jul 18 12:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/133/i-survived-cancer-so-why-do-i-need-genetic-testing-for-it As you can see, even if you had cancer many years ago, talking to your healthcare provider about genetic testing may still be important and helpful for you and your family. Fri, 08 Jun 18 08:01:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/251/genetic-testing-at-home-or-from-the-doctor-s-office-same-difference Most DTCs do their testing with an assay called a SNP array. Wed, 28 Mar 18 14:15:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/250/false-positive-results-released-by-direct-to-consumer-genetic-tests-highlight-the-importance-of-clinical-confirmation-testing-for-appropriate-patient-care DTC Thu, 22 Mar 18 16:51:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/245/finding-the-missing-link-of-heart-disease-in-families-familial-hypercholesterolemia-fh Many people have friends and family members who tell stories of losing their father when he was 40, or having a mother who had a heart attack in her 30s. Wed, 28 Feb 18 11:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Genetic Counseling https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/208/why-genetic-counselors-are-integral-to-ambry Ambry is built on the foundation of quality genetic testing that helps people find answers – and genetic counselors have been with us from the beginning, working with us toward this goal. Fri, 10 Nov 17 09:11:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Genetic Counseling