https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Survivor Find the latest Ambry Genetics news by category: Survivor en https://blog.ambrygen.com/list/category/Survivor 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 Survivor 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 Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/36/despite-cancer-holiday-abundance-awaits Patient Advocate Cynthia Rigali Lund discusses her experience with a hereditary ovarian cancer diagnosis, surgery and her heightened spirituality. Thu, 01 Dec 16 00:21:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/52/in-the-beginning-my-ovaries-were-talking-but-i-wasn-t-listening What a perfect time to begin my story — we are in the middle of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, as well as National HBOC (hereditary breast and ovarian cancer) Week. I love when things line up like it was all meant to be… Thu, 29 Sep 16 18:50:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/152/putting-yourself-first When it comes to putting yourself first, I’d say to anyone else, ‘DO IT!’ particularly to someone who’s been through treatment for breast cancer, which is the equivalent of being put through hell and back. Thu, 18 Aug 16 22:17:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/67/ways-the-ambry-genetics-hboc-patient-website-would-have-been-helpful-after-my-breast-cancer-diagnosis-and-genetic-testing I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2013, and soon after learned I had inherited a gene mutation that was passed on from my father’s side of my family. Thu, 28 Jul 16 19:58:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/109/fear-of-recurrence-and-mortality I would imagine it’s normal to face some degree of depression, anxiety, and fear when cancer becomes a part of your life. Thu, 05 May 16 23:25:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/110/personal-impact-of-peer-support As a breast cancer survivor I think I experience a bit of Survivor Guilt. I occasionally wonder, “Why me and not them?” Or rather, why hasn’t this disease been eradicated yet and why aren’t we ALL survivors? Tue, 03 May 16 23:27:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/114/ride-marshaling-at-ysc-tour-de-pink-south As I said in my last post: ”Breast cancer survivors share a connection, and I’ve come to learn that in some unconscious way by helping others, I’m helping myself to heal and spin a positive out of something that was negative.” Tue, 19 Apr 16 23:36:00 -0700 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor 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 Survivor 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 Survivor 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 Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/158/treatment-to-survivor Being a breast cancer survivor isn’t a static label. For me, being a breast cancer survivor has added another layer to the person I am and have become, and that has been an evolutionary process. ... Tue, 16 Feb 16 22:34:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor 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 Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/149/giving-back-and-paying-it-forward Having been directly affected by breast cancer, it would be impossible to expect that it hasn’t altered my perspective on the important, and not so important, things in life. I feel an intense ... Tue, 19 Jan 16 22:13:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor https://blog.ambrygen.com/patient/post/136/five-minutes-ago-i-was-having-lunch-and-now-i-have-cancer My name is Eve and I am a breast cancer survivor. Sounds like an introduction at an AA meeting. Let's try this again... my name is Eve and I am a vivacious, animal loving, bicycle riding, paddle ... Wed, 09 Dec 15 00:19:00 -0800 Ambry Genetics Patient Blog Survivor