https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Questions Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Questions en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/269/3-common-questions-from-healthcare-providers-about-genetic-testing Here we are answering 3 common questions about genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer: Learn more today Fri, 04 Jan 19 13:49:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Questions 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 Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/30/how-can-you-use-social-media-to-find-support-and-resources Ambry Genetics Digital Marketing Manager Aaron Schmidt discusses how social media can help patients and their families find support and resources during their cancer journey with five tips. Thu, 12 Jan 17 22:18:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/63/why-social-media-is-important-for-people-with-breast-cancer I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t read many blogs or follow people’s cancer experiences on social media, but I do see the value in them. Tue, 09 Aug 16 19:28:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/72/it-s-complicated-sharing-your-genetic-test-results I feel funny writing about sharing genetic test results with family when I’ve never done it myself, but don’t let that stop you from reading… I’ll draw upon my years in the clinic as a genetic counselor, Wed, 20 Jul 16 20:24:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions 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 Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/119/a-male-breast-cancer-perspective Cancer is a difficult and tricky disease that tries to destroy us but now we are better prepared to fight back due to a stronger understanding of the disease. Tue, 12 Apr 16 23:58:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/124/peer-support I hadn’t set out to be the “go-to-girl” for all things breast cancer, but when you’re faced with a challenge and come out on the other side fairing pretty well, I think people trust you. ... Tue, 29 Mar 16 00:12:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/125/how-laws-protect-genetic-information-original There are many different things to consider when deciding whether to have genetic testing. In addition to the impact of the test results on your physical and emotional health and that of your family ... Thu, 24 Mar 16 00:14:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/155/coping-with-cancer-5-lessons-from-my-patients As a clinical genetic counselor, a big part of my job was educating my patients about the basics of genetics and hereditarycancer. Another equally, if not more, important part of my job was to ... Thu, 04 Feb 16 22:25:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/150/advocacy-groups-i-got-more-out-of-it-than-they-did Several years ago when I was a new genetic counselor, doe-eyed and fresh out of grad school, I made sure certain topics came up in every session I had with a family. Thu, 21 Jan 16 22:15:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Questions 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 Questions