Breast Cancer & Genetics

Surviving Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Stories

HOW?

Anyone can get breast cancer, it doesn’t matter how old you are or if you think you have family history or not.

Surviving Breast Cancer

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Genetics

Be Still

I have always been very good at getting annual mammograms and exams… but what am I supposed to do about a gene mutation?

Surviving Breast Cancer

4 min read

Genetics

My Previvor Story

By Conny Reichardt I wanted to share my story of being a previvor. A previvor is someone who has taken preventative measures to decrease...

The Role of Genetics in Breast Cancer: Exploring Hereditary Factors

Surviving Breast Cancer

2 min read

Genetics

The Role of Genetics in Breast Cancer: Exploring Hereditary Factors

Genetics play a significant role in approximately 5-10% of breast cancer cases. Hereditary breast cancer stems from inherited gene mutations

Hereditary (or Familial) vs. Sporadic Breast Cancer: Key Differences and Implications

Surviving Breast Cancer

2 min read

Genetics

Hereditary (or Familial) vs. Sporadic Breast Cancer: Key Differences and Implications

hereditary and sporadic. Understanding the distinctions between these types is crucial as they differ in causes & risk factors.

Surviving Breast Cancer

2 min read

Genetics

Reassurance for Genetic Testing

By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I know I should do genetic testing so it can inform my family, especially my daughters, but I’m nervous...

What is a Variant of Uncertain Significance?

Surviving Breast Cancer

2 min read

Genetics

What is a Variant of Uncertain Significance?

Transcription produced by Nellie Maloney Have you been screened for a genetic predisposition towards breast cancer? I have. My results...

Excess Estrogen, Gene Testing, and Beyond

Surviving Breast Cancer

5 min read

Breast Cancer Stories

Excess Estrogen, Gene Testing, and Beyond

By TJ Hills My breast cancer story began about 15 years ago, at the age of 42. At that time, I was a very busy working mother- a...

Surviving Breast Cancer

4 min read

Blog

Precision Medicine

Precision medicine, according to the National Research Council, focuses “on identifying which approaches will be effective for which...

Surviving Breast Cancer

7 min read

Blog

Germline ATM Mutation

By Abigail Johnston Breast Cancer Definitions Once I was told that I have Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in the Spring of 2017, I...