Strong and Brave? Or Tired and Scared?
Strong and Brave? Or Tired and Scared? People undergoing cancer treatments or prophylactic surgeries due to genetic mutations are often referred to as warriors, fighting a battle. They are told how brave or strong they are, or that they are an inspiration. We asked a...
Fertility, Pregnancy, and Childbirth with Cancer
Fertility, Pregnancy, and Childbirth with Cancer No one ever said pregnancy or parenthood was easy, but how do you deal with cancer on top of it all? According to the American Cancer Society, many women are able to become pregnant after cancer treatments, but there...
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...