BRACAnalysis CDx Approved by FDA for Patients with HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer January 23, 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved BRACAnalysis CDx® for use as a companion diagnostic to identify patients with HER2- metastatic breas... Continue Reading
Andrea’s story: Cancer prevention can begin with knowing your family history October 10, 2017 Shortly after I was born, my father was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and he passed away when he was just 29 years old. Losing my dad when I was so youn... Continue Reading
Heidi Believes in the Value of Genetic Testing October 22, 2014 I have always felt lucky. My husband and I met in college when I was just 18 and were married shortly after graduation. We have an incredible relationship, a st... Continue Reading
After Her TNBC Diagnosis, Stephanie Made Life Affirming Choices March 3, 2014 I have always been an optimist, a glass half-full type of person. So when I found a lump in my breast during a self-exam, I was sure that it was just a cyst. It... Continue Reading
Michelle Encourages Patients to Actively Participate in Their Cancer Treatment February 28, 2014 As I looked at the pathology report bearing my name and the words “poorly differentiated ductal carcinoma of the left breast,” feelings of overwhel... Continue Reading
Shawna Talks About How She Dealt with a BRCA2 Mutation February 6, 2014 In April 2010, I tested positive for the BRCA2 mutation. I am a mammogram technologist so I have seen firsthand the devastation that breast cancer can<br cau... Continue Reading
Kim Knows the Importance of Talking about Hereditary Cancer November 25, 2013 There’s a funny scene in the 1985 film, St. Elmo’s Fire, when Billy (Rob Lowe) is having dinner at the family home of his date for the evening, Wendy (Mare ... Continue Reading
A Mother Gives Thanks for Hereditary Cancer Testing November 18, 2013 After working at Myriad Genetics for more than 20 years, I have been fortunate to see many examples of how our employees’ efforts have truly improved the live... Continue Reading
Break out the teal, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! September 6, 2013 Break Out the Teal! September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! According to the National Cancer Institute’s website 22,240 women will be diagnosed with ova... Continue Reading
Your Genes are a Work of Art! May 16, 2013 Not many of us can look at a genetic code and be inspired to create artwork from it. For most people a DNA sequence looks like a jumble of letters, wavelengths ... Continue Reading
My journey with genetic testing and the BRCA gene March 1, 2013 “When I was in high school, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42. She had a lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation. Every year since then, I would get ... Continue Reading
What are the guidelines for surveillance for a BRCA-positive patient who has undergone prophylactic mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy? January 11, 2013 There are limited recommendations on this topic.1 The following summarizes the literature, however, a clinician’s judgment will also be based on the patient�... Continue Reading
Yes, Men Can Get Breast Cancer! October 9, 2012 This BRCA2 positive patient has had a mastectomy and prostatectomy. Yes, you read that correctly. Meet Robert, a male HBOC carrier and breast cancer survivor! ... Continue Reading