THE CANCER GENETIC COUNSELING BLOG PROVIDES THE LATEST GENETIC COUNSELING AND TESTING INFORMATION SO PEOPLE AT INCREASED RISK FOR HEREDITARY CANCER CAN MAKE INFORMED MEDICAL DECISIONS. THESE INTERVENTIONS CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON A PERSON'S LIFE BY ALLOWING THEM TO TAILOR THEIR HEALTH CARE AND REDUCE THEIR RISK OF DEVELOPING CANCER. THE BLOG DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE OPINIONS OF YALE CANCER CENTER LEADERSHIP OR FACULTY, BUT IS WRITTEN BY AN INDIVIDUAL.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Our video library is expanding!
Our video library is expanding! Please click on the above light blue link to view our recently uploaded video featuring Tracey. Based on her personal history of breast cancer and her family history of ovarian cancer, Tracey chose to pursue genetic counseling and learned that she carried a BRCA mutation. In her video, she discusses her difficult decision to have her ovaries removed and her concerns about the possible menopausal side effects from that surgery. Thanks for sharing your story Tracey!