https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Social%20Support Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Social Support en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Social%20Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg 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 Social Support 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 Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/32/let-s-not-forget-the-cancer-caregivers Advocate and male breast cancer survivor Bill Rotter talks about how male breast cancer diagnosis changed not only his life, but also his wife’s life, who was also his caregiver. Thu, 29 Dec 16 22:25:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/34/not-just-for-the-holidays-thoughtful-gifts-for-breast-cancer-patients Patient Advocate Eve Mart discusses her battle with breast cancer and includes a list of holiday gift donation ideas. Thu, 15 Dec 16 23:59:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/62/how-can-you-use-social-media Today, thanks to hectic work schedules and other increasing demands on everyone’s time, we are turning to social media for human interaction outside of the workplace. Thu, 11 Aug 16 19:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support 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 Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/73/relearning-to-balance After cancer treatment, I was so relieved to be finished with the demands of treatment and ready to put the experience behind me. Tue, 19 Jul 16 20:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/121/patient-advocacy-groups-how-can-they-help In several of our posts, the importance of support throughout one’s cancer journey has been discussed. Eve Mart has discussed how she received support from friends and family following her diagnosis of breast ... Thu, 31 Mar 16 00:07:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support 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 Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/128/the-buddy-system-it-works-for-hereditary-cancer-too-original We’ve covered a lot of territory with this blog, so thank you for coming on the ride with us. Theresa Smith recently talked about her experience of sharing her genetic test results with her ... Thu, 17 Mar 16 00:19:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/129/supporting-friends-and-family-through-their-cancer-journey Support for me came in a variety of forms and in varying degrees from virtual strangers on internet message boards, acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. Tue, 15 Mar 16 00:26:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Social Support 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 Social Support