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 ... 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... Continue Reading
Diane Believes that Genetic Testing Can Make the Difference Between Life and Death December 16, 2013 Many families are very private about things like cancer and other medical conditions. They just don’t talk about these things. But having this information... Continue Reading
A Caregiver Shares His Story About the Need for Hereditary Cancer Testing December 9, 2013 My wife, Heather, was BRCA positive. She passed away this July 4th after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer, leaving behind three children, ages 12, 10... 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 (M... 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
Team Myriad: Walk ‘Till You Drop! November 5, 2013 To date Myriadians across the country have successfully walked, fundraised and educated colon, ovarian, and breast cancer survivors and caregivers in 7 NOCC Wal... Continue Reading