https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Reduce%20Risks Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Reduce Risks en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Reduce%20Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/378/personalized-care-in-action-the-unexpected-discovery-that-validated-our-high-risk-program Lisa McGuire shares how a combination of innovative technology and dedicated healthcare teams can transform patient outcomes. Wed, 04 Jun 25 06:09:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Reduce Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/356/expanding-your-high-risk-breast-program-best-practices-for-growth-and-impact Nurse Adrianne Alexander shares practical, engaging, and impactful best practices to expand a high-risk breast program. Wed, 17 Jul 24 05:36:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Reduce Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/343/transforming-fear-into-action-and-advocacy-our-familys-lynch-syndrome-story Noelle Carbognin shares an update on her family health history with Lynch syndrome. Fri, 22 Mar 24 03:15:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Reduce Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/341/empowering-patient-centric-breast-care-how-the-ambry-care-programtm-provides-evolving-personalized-risk-assessment Discusses the average risk of breast cancer versus a patient's personal risk, factors that contribute and how The Ambry CARE Program addresses these risks for personalized, proactive care. Wed, 20 Mar 24 03:46:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Reduce Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/ambry/post/302/like-mother-like-daughter-tara-and-elia-namey-advance-women-in-stem-leadership For International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Ambry shares the story of one of the women who leads the way in genetics at Ambry Genetics and her daughter, who is following in her mother’s footsteps. Fri, 10 Feb 23 00:02:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Ambry Blog Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/156/so-i-am-supposed-to-chop-off-my-breasts jh Tue, 09 Feb 16 22:27:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Reduce Risks 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 Reduce Risks https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/143/how-can-i-reduce-my-risk-or-prevent-cancers These two questions are commonly asked when someone realizes that they (or their family member) have an increased risk to develop a particular cancer in their lifetime. It should be understood that ... Thu, 31 Dec 15 21:59:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Reduce Risks