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photo of joanna lackaye What I Wish I’d Known Sooner: Discovering My Genetic Cancer Risk and the Power of Early Awareness

What I Wish I’d Known Sooner: Discovering My Genetic Cancer Risk and the Power of Early Awareness

A personal story of discovering a BRCA2 mutation through a family diagnosis. Learn why genetic testing and early awareness are keys to cancer prevention and empowerment.

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couple discussing reproductive carrier screeningHow to Talk to Your Partner About Carrier Screening: Family Planning & At-Home Testing

How to Talk to Your Partner About Carrier Screening: Family Planning & At-Home Testing

Planning a family? Learn how to approach the carrier screening discussion with your partner. Get tips on addressing concerns around genetic testing, costs, and at-home testing options.

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purple and orange illustration of a doctor with a stethoscope around his neck and holding a clipboardWhere to Get Genetic Testing for Cancer: Your Complete Guide

Where to Get Genetic Testing for Cancer: Your Complete Guide

Discover where to get genetic testing for hereditary cancer. Learn what to look for and how to choose the best option.

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Who Should Consider At-Home Genetic Testing?

Who Should Consider At-Home Genetic Testing?

Discover why genetic testing matters for everyone—adopted individuals, those with no family history of disease, and mixed-race couples. Learn how jscreen makes testing accessible.

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an illustration of a family hugging; a woman, a man, and a childAt-Home Cancer Genetic Testing: Take Control of Your Hereditary Cancer Risk

At-Home Cancer Genetic Testing: Take Control of Your Hereditary Cancer Risk

Discover how at-home cancer genetic testing makes it easy to learn about your hereditary cancer risk. Learn how the process works, who can benefit, and how jscreen includes both physician ordering and expert genetic counseling.

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portrait of a genetic counselorGenetic Testing for Cancer: Q&A With A Genetic Counselor

Genetic Testing for Cancer: Q&A With A Genetic Counselor

Wondering if you should get genetic testing for cancer? Understanding your genetic risk can be life-changing, opening doors to early detection, preventive care, and potentially life-saving interventions. One of jscreen’s very own genetic counselors, Sharon Pollack, breaks down everything you need to know about genetic testing for cancer risk, from who should get tested to how to navigate your results and next steps.

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