Advice From a Genetic Counselor
Advice From a Genetic Counselor Olivia Juarez is a Pediatric Genetic Counselor at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonia. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine with a Master of Medical Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling. We asked her a...
Sue’s Story of Hope
Sharing some hope from our friend Sue, who by the way didn’t have the best response to treatment. She is one of the reasons we can say “Hope Always”. This is how I kicked off my 13th year of survival. I was diagnosed a day after my birthday. I call...
IBC Patterns of Care survey for presentation at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Where you diagnosed with IBC between 2015 and 2018? Consider filling out this survey for a project with Terry Arnold and the IBC Network. From Terry: Project – I wish to submit a poster to the SABCS and I need your help. Very important to know for this survey,...
The BRCA Gene and Mutations
The BRCA Gene and Mutations Everyone has the BRCA gene. The BRCA gene naturally suppresses tumors in our bodies. Some people have a mutation, or change, of this gene – meaning their bodies may be unable to fend off potential tumors – which leaves them at a...