https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Prevention Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Prevention en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg 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 Prevention 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 Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/272/february-is-national-cancer-prevention-month February is National Cancer Prevention Month Thu, 14 Feb 19 10:02:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Prevention 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 Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/78/you-need-to-know-these-signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer My name is Tiana Adams, and I am a practicing Physician Assistant with 18 years of clinical experience. Thu, 07 Jul 16 20:35:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/87/decisions-decisions-what-to-consider-when-deciding-on-risk-reducing-surgery If you have been diagnosed with an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome, your healthcare provider may have recommended that you consider having risk reducing surgery. Wed, 22 Jun 16 22:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Prevention 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 Prevention 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 Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/161/being-a-survivor-doesn-t-mean-you-can-ignore-me Being a Survivor Doesn’t Mean You Can Ignore Me Tue, 01 Mar 16 22:43:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/160/what-about-my-foobies-surgery I did finally come to terms with my decision to have a preventive bilateral mastectomy to lower my risk of breast cancer from my BRCA2 gene mutation. Tue, 23 Feb 16 22:40:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/159/following-positive-high-risk-patients-and-survivors According to the National Cancer Institute SEER (Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results) stat fact sheet on female breast cancer there were an estimated 12.3% of women living with breast ... Thu, 18 Feb 16 22:37:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Prevention https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/157/what-to-expect-from-surgery-and-recovery Whether a woman is facing the decision to have breast surgery as a treatment option for cancer or she is being proactive and having a preventive procedure done to reduce the risk of ever having cancer, ... Thu, 11 Feb 16 22:31:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Prevention