Category: Patient

• How We Can Increase Awareness Of Male Breast Cancer

  It has been mentioned in previous posts that there is limited awareness about the fact that men can get breast cancer, and that this limits the options men have for support.

• Everything Pink…Maybe It’s Time To Rethink

  Having breast cancer as a male is challenging enough without having all references to breast cancer recognized in the color pink.

• When To Test Children For Hereditary Colorectal Cancer

  Hello, and welcome to my very first blog post! I’m thrilled to be working with my fellow providers and advocates to spread the word about hereditary colorectal cancer.

• Resiliency Is The Key To Life

  I was diagnosed with breast cancer at a relatively young age. I had just turned 35 years old. I went to the gym every day and was seemingly healthy and fit, and now I had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

• I have Lynch syndrome: the genetic predisposition to colon, endometrial, and other cancers…and soccer.

  I tell a good story.  I’ve been given a certain set of genes.   One set of genes has caused me and much of my family to endure multiple tumors.  Another set has given me the gift of storytelling, whether in print or in front of a microphone.

• Research & Clinical Trials, We all need to help!

  Being BRCA2 positive has been challenging for the entire family.

• How Research Can Help

  Clinical research can take many forms and can have several different outcomes.

• A Brief History of Travis Bray

  My story is one familiar to many in our community… but with a twist.

• How Expert Care Teams Can Help You

  My name is Kory Jasperson. If you asked my friends or family to tell you something about me, they’d probably tell you I’m an adrenaline junkie.

• Adding Gastrointestinal Cancer Topics to our Blog

  My name is Carin and I’m a genetic counselor at Ambry Genetics.