After receiving a mammogram, roughly half of all patients will be told they have dense breasts. In 2024, a new FDA mandate will require all mammogram reports to include notifications regarding a patient's breast density. Breast density can impact your breast cancer risk and also help to inform how often screening is recommended and whether you’re a good candidate for follow-up tests. Learn more about geneType, which integrates personal clinical and genetic risk factors including breast density: https://lnkd.in/gtr3QF-t #geneType #KnowYourRisk #breastcancer #breastdensity #breasthealth
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🔬 Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risk with BRCA Testing! 🎗️ Do you have a family history of breast cancer? BRCA genetic testing could be the key to proactive care and early prevention. 🧬 Learn more about how BRCA1 & BRCA2 mutations affect your risk and what steps you can take to protect your health. 💪 Key Takeaways: 🎗️ What BRCA testing is 🎗️ Who should consider it 🎗️ How it helps with early detection & prevention 🎗️ Available risk-reduction options 💻 Read the full blog now: https://lnkd.in/dRs69rkr #BreastCancerAwareness #BRCA #GeneticTesting #HereditaryCancer #WomensHealth #PreventionIsKey #EarlyDetection #CancerRisk #HealthJourney
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On International Day of Action for Women's Health, it is important that all women with a history of breast, prostate, pancreatic cancer in their family, either from their mother's or father's side, do not omit their screening and request their physician for #BRCA1 #BRCA2 genetic testing. 📣Knowing your risk you will allow you to make informed decisions about your health. @ECIBC European guidelines on breast cancer screening and diagnosis https://lnkd.in/gsta_MPv #BreastCancer #ProstateCancer #PancreaticCancer
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Breast cancer affects many lives, but your genetic makeup 🧬 could reveal crucial insights about your risk: Did you know 13% of women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? For those with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations, the risk rises to 45-72% by age 70-80. PALB2 variants carry a 35-53% risk by age 70-80, according to recent studies. Download our report to discover the latest findings and better understand your genetic risks. Stay informed, stay empowered! 💪 https://hubs.la/Q02VCLV10 #GeneticTesting #BRCA #BreastCancerAwareness #PALB2 #CancerRisk #WomensHealth
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Join FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered and the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for a free online workshop focused on hereditary cancer survivorship and previvorship on September 4th, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:20pm ET. In this workshop, Sue Friedman will highlight challenges across the care continuum, present data from FORCE's needs assessment surveys, and share examples of organizations and resources to help address these challenges. Register using the link below ⤸ https://lnkd.in/g8BGV7DU #FORCE #NSGC #InheritedCancer #HereditaryCancer #Cancer #CancerAwareness #CancerWebinar #CancerEducation #GCChat #GeneticCounseling #GeneticTesting #GeneticCounselors #CancerPrevention #CancerRiskManagement
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Regular Self-Breast Examination, helps in early diagnosis of breast cancer. If you notice any changes in your breast, please talk to your Doctor. Early diagnosis of Breast cancer helps in better clinical outcomes and quality of life. To know more about Hereditary Cancers, Talk to our Genetic Counsellors, call: 63 5724 4305 or log on to: www.ncgmglobal.com #NeubergDiagnostics #NCGM #Neuberg #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancer #HerediaryCancers #GeneticTest
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The Crucial Role of Genetic Testing in Assessing Breast Cancer Risk.✨ For more information visit, 🌐 https://lnkd.in/d6acvtY7 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dE3SwVgU #breastcancersurgery #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersurgeon #drgarvitchitkara #breasthealth #genetictesting
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You've made your gynecologist appointment. ✅ That’s step one. But before you go, gather the following information for a more effective visit: 👉 Family cancer history: which relatives were affected, their age at diagnosis, and the type of cancer, if applicable. 👉 Genetic testing results: any family members that have undergone this process, along with their results. 👉 Symptoms diary: a log of any unusual symptoms you experience. These details help your doctor get a full picture of your potential ovarian cancer risk. Save and share this post!
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ASCO has released updated guidelines on genetic testing for individuals with breast cancer with a major change in testing indications for those who are ≤ 65 years old. The implications of these new recommendations are significant for patients as they can get tested which will allow for access to appropriate therapy or intervention. Learn more in ASCOs recently published guidelines. #BreastCancer #GeneticTesting #GeneticCounseling
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According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer became the most common cancer in the world in 2020 and accounted for 685,000 deaths globally. In this article, breast cancer risk factors, considerations for genetic testing, signs and symptoms, and treatment are briefly discussed. Factors that impact the well-being and quality of life of women who have or have had breast cancer are also explored in depth, and practice implications for primary care providers are noted. #BreastCancerAwareness #APRNs #NursePractitioners https://ow.ly/hYmJ50TKSJM
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ASCO has released updated guidelines on genetic testing for individuals with breast cancer with a major change in testing indications for those who are ≤ 65 years old. The implications of these new recommendations are significant for patients as they can get tested which will allow for access to appropriate therapy or intervention. Learn more in ASCOs recently published guidelines. #GeneticCounseling #BreastCancer #GeneticTesting
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10moTotally agree that a woman has a right to know her breast density!