https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Patient%20Advocate Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Patient Advocate en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Patient%20Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg 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 Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/335/10-ways-genetic-laboratories-can-support-the-rare-disease-community A top-ten list of ways laboratories can contribute to progress in identifying and treating rare disease for the more than 300 million people suffering from more than 6,000 rare disease worldwide. Thu, 29 Feb 24 03:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/336/from-awareness-to-action-supporting-rare-disease-today-and-everyday For Rare Disease Day, a list of patient advocacy groups dedicated to raising awareness about rare diseases and the millions of individuals around the world affected by them. Mon, 26 Feb 24 03:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/320/ambry-spotlight-brcaresponder-amy-byer-shainman Amy Byer Shainman, BRCAResponder, is a patient advocate, author, and producer who provides support and education related to having a pathogenic variant in BRCA1/2. Hear her thoughts on National Previvor Day and Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week. Wed, 27 Sep 23 08:50:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/311/outlier-runi-limary-let-her-voice-be-heard-on-brca-gene-patents Runi Limary gave her testimony as a patient in the court case regarding BRCA1 and BRCA2. She shared her thoughts on the experience, her breast cancer diagnosis and observations from her work. Tue, 13 Jun 23 03:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/240/live-life-proactively-trinity-chappelear-shares-life-post-atm-mutation-diagnosis Trinity Chappelear discusses the importance of genetic testing, what it's like being a previvor with an ATM gene mutation, and optimizing health to be there for your family. Tue, 15 Nov 22 06:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/199/a-q-a-with-my-faulty-gene-founder-kathy-baker Kathy Baker, founder of My Faulty Gene, discusses the importance of genetic testing when it comes to determining hereditary cancer risk. Thu, 10 Nov 22 07:00:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/191/why-37-is-just-a-number-thriving-with-cystic-fibrosis Ambry arranged for a video conference between Caleb Remington, a 27-year-old with cystic fibrosis (CF), and Peter Vrabel, 63-year-old gentleman who has the same genetic condition. Fri, 18 May 18 08:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/224/my-breast-cancer-journey-part-2-how-i-prepared-for-chemotherapy Learn more about Nicole's journey through chemotherapy and breast cancer. Wed, 18 Oct 17 08:10:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/214/how-i-lost-my-lady-parts-but-gained-so-much-more My story begins more than 9 years ago, when my father called me to say was having genetic testing. His cousin had just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had a known BRCA mutation. Thu, 21 Sep 17 19:49:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate 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 Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/209/why-we-believe-in-the-power-of-patient-voices Ambry strongly believes that the community within our industry and their stories are the why behind what we do. Wed, 06 Sep 17 08:45:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate 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 Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/205/fit-for-the-fight-how-i-ran-17-marathons-with-prostate-cancer In 2015, I had an eighteen-core blind biopsy that revealed cancer in all the samples. I had a Gleason 7(4+3) – an intermediate risk with a PSA at 840. My Gleason score measured the likelihood my prostate cancer would spread... Fri, 01 Sep 17 21:16:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/200/the-benefits-of-practicing-yoga-as-therapeutic-recreation Whether you’re in peak physical health or facing challenges, creating a conversation with your body is one of the most important things you can do to take charge of your health and practicing yoga is a simple way to start. Fri, 14 Jul 17 08:27:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/193/do-it-yourself-support-systems-for-cancer-survivors When I was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, I sought out a multidisciplinary approach to battle my illness, after learning that outcomes tend to be more favorable when compared to following traditional approach. Thu, 22 Jun 17 08:10:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate 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 Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/189/beating-the-odds-together-for-life When Zack, 31 and Farrell, 34 met online in October 2014they developed an instant bond over their love of food, faith, and fitness. They knew, almost instantly, they were destined to meet. Wed, 24 May 17 10:56:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/186/living-with-marfan-syndrome-part-2-of-2 Since Marfan syndrome affects many systems in the body and not much was known about the disabling nature of the condition, I found myself in uncharted waters. Thu, 11 May 17 07:33:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/179/what-is-it-like-to-have-a-son-with-autism As National Autism Awareness Month continues, we conclude our 2-part interview we began with Kieran Best, a young man with an autism spectrum disorder. Thu, 20 Apr 17 08:14:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/177/living-with-marfan-syndrome-part-1-of-2 “Marfan syndrome is a progressive, incurable, genetic disorder of the connective tissue, frequently characterized by tall stature, long limbs and fingers, scoliosis, complications and subluxation of the lenses." Thu, 13 Apr 17 08:01:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Patient Advocate