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CHEK2-Associated Cancer Risk and Screening Recommendation Updates

Cancer, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Health / By blogAdmin

Until last week, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines reported that CHEK2 pathogenic variants (or risk-increasing genetic differences) are associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, citing a 5%-10% lifetime risk. NCCN recommended that carriers of a CHEK2 pathogenic variant begin colonoscopy screening earlier than typically recommended, at age 40, and repeat this screening …

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Financial Challenges in the Fight for Independent Genetic Counseling Services

Advocacy, Genetic Counseling / By Katie Stoll

Part 1: We work hard for the money (and by money, I mean $29.61) By Katie Stoll, MS, CGC In this series, we will review challenges with reimbursement for genetic counseling services. The current system undervalues genetic counseling, leading to a strain on clinics and hospitals, overutilization of genetic tests, burnout for genetic counselors, and …

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The Diagnosis Moment

Advocacy, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, Pregnancy / By blogAdmin

If you have heard GSF board member, Stephanie Meredith, share her research on the experiences of patients and families who have received a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, you will be familiar with the term “flashbulb memory”. The term flashbulb memory was introduced to describe memories of emotionally charged, traumatic or surprising events …

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Polygenic Embryo Screening: Genetic Counseling Perspectives and Commercial Incentives

Advocacy, Assisted Reproductive Technology, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing / By blogAdmin

By Katie Stoll The Polygenic Embryo ELSI Research “PEER Group”, an NHGRI-funded research consortium that aims to build an initial framework for the consideration of the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of Polygenic Embryo Screening (PES), recently hosted a conference titled, Ready or Not? The Science and Ethics of Polygenic Embryo Screening. I was …

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Dementia, Drugs, and DNA

Advocacy, Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing / By Rachel Westman

By Deborah Westover, MSN, RN, CNL, CNRN & Rachel Westman, MS, CGC Dementia is a generic term commonly used to describe a decline in a person’s cognitive functioning, such as changes in their memory, judgment, or reasoning. Dementia is an umbrella term, meaning it covers a broad category of disorders that affect the brain. Dementia …

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BRCA2 on the TODAY Show: Jill Martin’s Story

Advocacy, Cancer, Genetic Counseling, News / By Katie Stoll

Photo credit Jill Martin Instagram A couple weeks ago, I received a message in a group text chat with friends and patient advocates. Janet wrote, “Jill Martin is sharing our message of inheriting mutations from our fathers!” Her sister Eileen shared, “I just watched it. It really touches home.” Jill Martin, lifestyle contributor of the …

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Discrimination and Eugenics in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Guidelines for Gamete and Embryo Donation: A Series

Advocacy, Genetic Counseling / By blogAdmin

By Devin Shuman, MS, CGC and Jenny Rietzler, MS, CGC Okay, so we now are all well aware that there is endless perpetuation of LGBTQIA+ Discrimination in the ASRM recommendations. Time for another hard truth – the guidelines also discriminate against people who have disabilities, genetic conditions, and/or are neurodiverse. When we hear the term …

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Cobie Whitten: A Tireless Advocate for Supporting Cancer Patients Brings Her Passion for Understanding the Psycho-Emotional Impacts of Health to GSF

Advocacy, Cancer, Genetic Counseling / By blogAdmin

We are pleased to highlight board member, Dr. Cobie Whitten, who brings her experience and passion as a patient advocate to the Genetic Support Foundation. For more than 30 years, Cobie Whitten has worked tirelessly to support patients facing a cancer diagnosis and improve survivorship services for those patients and their families at all points …

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LGBTQIA+ Discrimination and Eugenics in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Guidelines for Gamete and Embryo Donation: A Series

Advocacy, Genetic Counseling / By blogAdmin

By Devin Shuman, MS, CGC and Jenny Rietzler, MS, CGC Have any of y’all read the most recent American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) recommendations for gamete and embryo donation lately? Probably not if you don’t work in ART (assisted reproductive technology). It’s a bit painful, particularly if you comb through it with a JEDI …

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The Limits of Limitless

Genetic Counseling, Genetic Testing, News / By Julie Simon

by Julie Simon, MS, CGC In the new mini-series Limitless, Chris Hemsworth sets out to explore ways to combat aging and live a long and healthy life. It will come as no surprise to most that the answer lies in being active, eating well, and spending time with your friends and family. Sure, there are …

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