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Explore our blog posts about the importance of hereditary cancer testing and reproductive carrier screening.
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.
Fragile X Carrier Screening: Empowering Your Family Planning Journey
This guide explains Fragile X carrier screening (FMR1 gene), how this condition is inherited, what a carrier result means for your health, and your options for prenatal testing and family planning.
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The Complete Guide to BRCA Testing
Unlock the facts on BRCA testing. Learn what BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes mean, who needs to be tested (including Ashkenazi ancestry), how to read your results, and why genetic counseling is key to a personalized prevention plan.
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Cancer Screening When You Have a Hereditary Risk: Your Guide to Proactive Health Management
If you have a hereditary cancer risk, your health requires a proactive and personalized approach. Discover how to implement earlier and more frequent screenings and partner with a genetic counselor to create a health management plan.
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What is a Genetic Carrier? Understanding Your Health Journey
Learn about genetic carriers and autosomal recessive conditions like Tay-Sachs and find out how genetic carrier screening provides the proactive knowledge you need for confident family planning with support from a genetic counselor.
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Genetic Testing Before Pregnancy: A Guide to Planning a Healthy Future
Learn how reproductive carrier screening (a simple saliva test) gives you crucial preconception knowledge about potential inherited genetic diseases, empowering you to make confident family planning choices with a genetic counselor.
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Reproductive Carrier Screening: Planning for a Healthy Family
Ready for family planning? Reproductive carrier screening is the first step! Learn how this simple test gives you preconception knowledge about conditions like Tay Sachs Disease, empowering confident decisions with a genetic counselor.
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