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The Male Breast Cancer Blog
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Understanding the Genetic Causes of Male Breast Cancer
A misconception about breast cancer is that it only affects women. While this idea is common, it is also incorrect. Breast cancer can and...
By Claire Latendresse,
Jun 72 min read
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What is Genetic Counseling?
You may have heard that genetic testing can help determine someone’s risk of developing cancer. In recent years, it has become more...
By Claire Latendresse,
Apr 292 min read
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Understanding Colon Cancer and Its Connection to Family Health History
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to highlight the impact of this disease and its connection to family health...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Feb 264 min read
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WHEN or SHOULD YOU RE-DO YOUR GENETIC TESTING
A few weeks ago, as I departed from my Semi-Annual Urologic Oncology follow up, I was approached by one of their interns to discuss the...
Harvey I. Singer, Editor & Co-founder
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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Navigating Testing and Surveillance for Men with Familial Cancer Risks
In the realm of health, family history can serve as a crucial guidepost. For men with a family history of breast and other cancers,...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Link: Colon Cancer, Hereditary Cancers, and the Importance of Early Detection
Colon cancer is a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the colon or rectum. While lifestyle factors like...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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Male Breast Cancer Support Group: A New Beacon of Hope
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with male breast cancer, you know all too well the shock, the confusion, and the feeling of...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
May 18, 20235 min read
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Understanding a Negative Genetic Test Result
June 2022 True Negative vs Uninformative Negative One of the most important areas to understand about genetic testing is the types of...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Jun 1, 20223 min read
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Understanding Genetic Mutations
“I want to do genetic testing to see if I have the cancer gene”. This is a common phrase I hear from my patients as a genetic counselor...
Vicki Singer Wolf, Editor & Co-Founder
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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