https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Surgery Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Surgery en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Surgery https://blog.ambrygen.com/assets/img/logo/Ambry_logo_web.jpg https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/301/never-surrender-mike-rogers-grinds-on-post-sarcoma-to-help-others-beat-cancer Mike Rogers survived cancer twice and knew that he wanted to do something to help others going through expensive treatment. He used his love for skateboarding to found nonprofit Grind for Life. Wed, 05 Oct 22 10:45:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Surgery https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/300/an-attitude-of-gratitude-jaime-burguieres-previvor-cancer-journey-guided-by-ambry-genetic-testing Jaime Burguieres is a previvor--someone who has a hereditary genetic mutation that increases the risk of developing cancer. She has taken steps to ensure she stays as healthy as possible for her family and herself. Thu, 29 Sep 22 02:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Surgery https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/299/a-different-kind-of-patient-emily-huebsch-empowers-herself-and-others-against-breast-cancer Emily is a previvor--someone who has not been diagnosed with cancer but who has tested positive for a mutation of the BRCA1 gene. She is taking control of her health to minimize her risks of developing cancer. Tue, 27 Sep 22 14:00:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Surgery https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/68/what-to-expect-regarding-your-health-care-following-the-identification-of-a-brca1-or-brca2-gene-mutation When you learn that you have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, there are naturally questions as to what this will mean for your ongoing medical care and what you will need to do differently. Thu, 28 Jul 16 19:59:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Surgery 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 Surgery 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 Surgery 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 Surgery https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/154/healthy-habits-healthy-mind The funny thing about ‘healthy habits’ is that you can do everything ‘right’, but there are no guarantees in life. For me, breast cancer is hereditary.he·red·i·tar·ySomething (like ... Tue, 02 Feb 16 22:21:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Surgery