Tag Archives: genetic screening & testing

Weighing Surgical Options in Light of BRCA Breast Cancer Gene Mutation

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

This report in the New York Times points out the tension and medical uncertainty of just how much is necessary when deciding among surgical options after testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation [the Angelina diagnosis]: When Tracy Dunbrook, a … Continue reading →

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The Angelina Jolie Effect: More Women Consider Cancer Gene Test

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Sometimes all it takes is one simple, powerful story to help women realize the health options they have. A new Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey estimates that about 6 million women nationwide said they would seek medical advice on having preventive surgery … Continue reading →

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New Studies: Breast and Other Cancers Share Gene Patterns

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Scientists have discovered that the most dangerous cancer of the uterine lining closely resembles the worst ovarian and breast cancers, providing the most telling evidence yet that cancer will increasingly be seen as a disease defined primarily by its genetic … Continue reading →

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Study: Breast Cancer Gene Mutation Requires Earlier Diagnosis

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Women who inherit gene mutations that increase their likelihood of getting breast cancer now face an added worry: They may be prone to developing the disease earlier in life than their mothers and aunts did, according to a study appearing in … Continue reading →

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Taking Your Breast Cancer Care Personally

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

In this video Dr. Jay Harness discusses individualized treatment for breast cancer patients, understanding that no two breast cancers are exactly alike. This discussion appears at IsMyCancerDifferent.com, a new online patient resource. Click on this link to listen as Dr. … Continue reading →

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Shifting the Conversation About Cancer: New Online Resource Focuses on Individualized Patient Treatment

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

IsMyCancerDifferent.com, a new online patient resource, was announced today by Clarient, Inc., a GE healthcare company. The new website is the first of its kind to focus on educating breast and other cancer patients about molecular-level testing, according to this wire … Continue reading →

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Women at Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer Often Do Not Understand Their Options

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Regular breast cancer screening and testing is among the most important ways to prevent a full onset of the disease, but many women who are at the highest risk of developing tumors – those with a history of cancer in … Continue reading →

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Genetic Test Shows Promise in Guiding Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Scientists have developed a new genetic test that seems to predict which breast cancer patients benefit from specific types of chemotherapy, according to US News & World Report, which reported on a new study appearing in the May 11, 2011 issue of … Continue reading →

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