Know the 3 Signs of Hereditary Colon Cancer – It May Save a Life March 18, 2015 March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a good time to learn more about hereditary colon cancer and how to lower the risk of developing cancer. Hereditary... 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
Are You At Risk For Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancers? October 8, 2014 .single-post-featuredimg{ display:none; } ... Continue Reading
Nurturing the Future of Molecular Diagnostics September 29, 2014 Our legacy is that of one of the first genomic companies in history. We pioneered the first commercial molecular diagnostic test for hereditary breast and ovari... Continue Reading
Mary Survived Ovarian Cancer and Knows the Value of Genetic Testing September 8, 2014 I never had a chance to meet my paternal grandfather, Eric. He was a handsome truck driver just like my Dad. In 1950, Eric had surgery to remove colon cancer at... Continue Reading
Anne’s Struggle with Ovarian Cancer Shows How Important It Is to Know Your Family’s Health History on Both Sides May 8, 2014 There are moments in every life that have staying power. You’ll always know where you were when “it” happened. Sometimes these are collective shared memor... Continue Reading
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Julie Talks about the Need for Genetic Testing May 6, 2014 I think it is so important for me to tell my story -- mostly because it is probably similar to other women’s stories, but also because it helps keep me focu... 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
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