Surviving Breast Cancer
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...
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Breast Cancer & Genetics
Surviving Breast Cancer
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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
Surviving Breast Cancer
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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
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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...
Surviving Breast Cancer
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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...
Surviving Breast Cancer
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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
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Precision Medicine
Precision medicine, according to the National Research Council, focuses “on identifying which approaches will be effective for which...
Surviving Breast Cancer
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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...
Surviving Breast Cancer
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Genetic Testing for a Predisposition Toward Breast Cancer
A Phenomenological Study, Utilizing Bounded Rationality, Explores the Decision-Making Processes Associated with Genetic Testing for a...
Surviving Breast Cancer
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Genetic Testing for Cancer- What You Need To Know
The spotlight on genetic screening for breast cancer was cast when Angelina Jolie publicly shared her experience of being genetically tested
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