Cancer Coping: Living with Uncertainty
By: Cobie Whitten PhDWhile uncertainty is inevitable, it is hard. We yearn for certainty and security about the future. This is especially true after we have encountered a potential threat to… Read more »
Does it Run in the Family? How to Gather the Health Info You Need
Family health history is one of the most important ways to understand the likelihood of future health developments. While gathering this information is recommended, it’s not always easy. Compiling this… Read more »
GSF Intern Reflects on Learning in the Time of Covid
In the fall of 2019, the prospect of an internship where I’d see patients primarily through Zoom seemed novel, if not a bit niche. “This will be a unique, alternative… Read more »
Chadwick Boseman and Colon Cancer: The World Knew No Better
This one hit differently. In 2016, I received the ecstatic news of being accepted into my Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the University of Minnesota. In 2016, Chadwick Boseman received… Read more »
GC’s Got Talent: Combining Crafts, Community, Charity
We’re excited to announce the new format for our annual GC’s Got Talent event! While changing times have facilitated the move to an online format, we’re glad to still host… Read more »
Understanding Melanoma: Genetic and Environmental Factors
Skin cancer is by far the most common cancer, with most skin cancers being basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell cancers. More rare are melanomas, which are a more serious… Read more »
Carrier Screening Tests for Expecting Parents: A Discussion on VUS
My colleagues and I were recently discussing some issues around carrier screening, particularly when it comes to variants of uncertain significance (VUS). As the name implies, VUSs are changes that… Read more »
Charity Care Means More Access to Genetic Counseling
As a non-profit organization, Genetic Support Foundation recognizes how important it is to review our mission statement often. Each business decision made by our board of directors and senior leadership… Read more »
“How to Spit” A guide on how to provide a saliva sample for genetic testing
You’ve just received your very own saliva collection kit- congratulations! Now you’re left with the somewhat daunting task of providing a sample. Set aside etiquette concerns and start thinking about… Read more »
Must-Reads for Women with Hereditary Cancer Risk
In the world of genetics, we often use the term Knowledge is Power. Gaining that knowledge usually starts with a genetic counseling appointment, then spreads into research, support groups, podcasts,… Read more »