https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Ovarian%20Cancer Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Ovarian Cancer en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Ovarian%20Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/405/the-gene-scene-palb2 The Gene Scene covers PALB2 and its association with prostate, breast, ovarian and other cancers and genetic predisposition to other conditions. Tue, 04 Nov 25 05:50:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/376/building-trust-in-digital-screening-validating-cares-hereditary-cancer-risk-assessment Rob Pilarski shares validation results for Ambry's CARE Program® (CARE), recently published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Thu, 26 Jun 25 07:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian 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 Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/362/the-evolution-of-hereditary-cancer-testing-why-pan-cancer-panels-are-the-future-of-genetic-risk-assessment Pan-cancer panels offer more comprehensive diagnoses, personalized risk assessments, and targeted prevention and treatment strategies. Thu, 17 Oct 24 08:18:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian 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 Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/330/hereditary-cancer-testing-with-care Dr. Liese Vito describes the CARE Program at Lake Health and how it was able to help them offer hereditary cancer screening and genetic testing to more patients. Wed, 24 Jan 24 03:20:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/318/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-spotlight-norma-livingston-ovarian-cancer-foundation The Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation (NLOCF) was founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 2004. For Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, Ambry explores its history, spotlights campaigns for awareness and fundraising and shares about ovarian cancer. Thu, 14 Sep 23 03:27:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian 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 Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/305/international-womens-day-spotlighting-cathrine-keller-md-a-woman-of-substance Ambry recognizes Dr. Cathrine Keller of Lake Medical Imaging for International Women's Day. She shares her history, passion for radiology and how technology has led to better outcomes for patients. Wed, 08 Mar 23 03:47:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/266/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-ovanext OvaNext is a comprehensive genetic test for hereditary ovarian cancer designed to give you accurate and clinically meaningful information to help you offer personalized treatment, guide early detection and prevent cancer for patients and their families Tue, 04 Sep 18 06:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/213/signs-and-symptoms-of-ovarian-cancer-what-you-need-to-know With 1 in 75 women being diagnosed with the disease, the NOCC is especially focused during the month of September in bringing earlier awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease to women throughout the United States and globally. Mon, 18 Sep 17 23:05:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/212/life-after-chemotherapy-and-surgery-for-ovarian-cancer Life after chemotherapy and surgery is different for sure, and everyone’s body is different and therefore handles things differently —but it has provided me with a more heightened awareness of how miraculous my body is... Mon, 18 Sep 17 10:45:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/211/the-benefits-of-genetic-testing-for-your-gyn-onc-practice For a firsthand account of the experience of a clinician treating women with ovarian cancer, we interviewed Dr. Wilder, a Gynecologic Oncologist in San Antonio, TX. Mon, 11 Sep 17 08:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/206/5-ways-my-friends-and-family-are-helping-my-kids-while-i-battle-ovarian-cancer If your friend is a mother with cancer, what can you do for her? Simple - don’t forget about her children and let her see them smile. Tue, 05 Sep 17 22:28:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/190/things-i-know-for-sure-this-cancer-survivors-month As a cancer survivor of 4 ½ years, June is a special month that commemorates cancer survivors all over the country. Thu, 08 Jun 17 08:22:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/27/additional-healing-methods-to-fight-cancer-your-local-community-center Patient Advocate Cynthia Rigali Lund talks about her coping strategies and relaxation methods during her battle with ovarian cancer. Thu, 02 Feb 17 21:43:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/36/despite-cancer-holiday-abundance-awaits Patient Advocate Cynthia Rigali Lund discusses her experience with a hereditary ovarian cancer diagnosis, surgery and her heightened spirituality. Thu, 01 Dec 16 00:21:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/52/in-the-beginning-my-ovaries-were-talking-but-i-wasn-t-listening What a perfect time to begin my story — we are in the middle of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, as well as National HBOC (hereditary breast and ovarian cancer) Week. I love when things line up like it was all meant to be… Thu, 29 Sep 16 18:50:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/132/these-are-my-genetic-test-results-please-don-t-shoot-the-messenger-1 People absorb potentially troubling medical information at different paces. I continue to follow up with the resistant ones. Why do I bug them? Because this is really important family medical information they need to know about. Tue, 08 Mar 16 19:53:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/153/preventive-oncology To this date, we cannot totally prevent cancer from forming; however, for certain cancers we can reduce the risk of it developing. Approximately one half of cancer cases can be prevented by modifying ... Thu, 28 Jan 16 22:18:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/151/you-want-to-take-my-ovaries-out I was diagnosed with a BRCA2 gene mutation on August 1, 2013. My surgery for a complete preventive hysterectomy (to remove my ovaries, Fallopian tubes, cervix, and uterus) was just six weeks later on September 11. Tue, 26 Jan 16 22:16:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/148/watching-and-waiting-for-cancer So I met all the doctors. What now? All the information and options were given to me, and it was overwhelming, to say the least. I was considering both preventive surgeries (full hysterectomy and ... Thu, 14 Jan 16 22:11:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/147/understanding-screening-guidelines Cancer is smarter than man. It develops whenever it wants to without asking for permission from us. That is a fact. However, medicine has evolved over centuries to the point that we can predict which ... Wed, 13 Jan 16 22:09:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/146/3-reasons-why-this-blog-is-worth-your-time By now, I hope some of you are coming to hereditarycancer.com regularly to poke around, and to check for new "BRCA & Beyond" posts. If you're not a regular, welcome! If you are familiar with ... Fri, 08 Jan 16 22:08:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/145/6-questions-to-ask-your-doctor-about-your-cancer-diagnosis Doubt, anger and confusion. These are understandable feelings to have, if you or someone close to you discovers that you/they have cancer, or may carry genes that increase the risk for cancer. What ... Thu, 07 Jan 16 22:04:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Ovarian Cancer