Lisa MG, RN

Asking For a Friend: How I Found Strength While Facing Breast Cancer — Twice How I Found Strength While Facing Breast Cancer — Twice

Asking For a Friend: How I Found Strength While Facing #BRCA related #BreastCancer — Twice

#hereditarycancer #bcsm #patientexperience #womenshealth #genetics #medsky

#AnthemBCBS #shameful #greed #GBS #patientsafety

Navigating menopause with BRCA: Testosterone’s potential in menopause care | Contemporary OB/GYN Explore innovative menopause management strategies for BRCA carriers, including testosterone therapy, to alleviate symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Navigating #menopause with faulty #BRCA gene: Testosterone’s potential in menopause care.

#hereditarycancer #gyncsm #womenshealth #QOL #bcsm #medsky

Assessment of barriers to pancreatic cancer surveillance in high‐risk individuals Individuals with increased familial or genetic risk of pancreatic cancer (PC) may be recommended to undergo regular PC surveillance. Genetic counselors are often involved in discussions about PC surveillance for high‐risk individuals (HRIs); ...

Assessment of barriers to #pancreaticcancer surveillance in high‐risk individuals @pennmedicine.bsky.social

#hereditarycancer #genetics #BRCA #medsky

NRF2 and Estrogen Roles in BRCA1 Breast Cancer Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide, posing a significant threat to public health despite ongoing advances in detection and treatment. Approximately 5

NRF2 and Estrogen Roles in #BRCA1 #BreastCancer
Via @bioengineer.org

#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #genetics #cancerresearch #medsky

#AnthemBCBS #shameful #greed #GBS #patientsafety

Cancer experts warn these men should have prostate screenings every year BRCA gene mutations are linked to a higher chance of developing prostate cancer at a younger age and in a more aggressive form

@icr.ac.uk researchers warn high risk men should have prostate screenings every year:
#BRCA gene mutations are linked to a much higher chance of developing #prostatecancer at a younger age and in a more aggressive form.

#hereditarycancer #genetics #menshealth #medsky

Scientists discover a new drug target to treat #PancreaticCancer.

In the lab, blocking the SPP1 protein completely stopped pancreatic cancer from spreading to the liver and lungs.

Read more about the findings, published in @nature.com ⬇️

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Stress may increase cancer risk in people with inherited cancer genes Stress may increase cancer risk in people with inherited cancer genes

These findings show that the stress hormone cortisol increases the risk of #breastcancer and #prostatecancer in people with #BRCA mutations @icr.ac.uk

#hereditarycancer #genetics #bcsm #medsky #menshealth #cancerresearch #womenshealth

This International Day of the Girl, 'Doing Nothing Is Not an Acceptable Choice' On Oct. 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl, a global call to recognize girls’ rights and confront persistent inequality. When hope wavers and progress stalls, I look for words that steady...

As women’s rights erode around us, #InternationalDayoftheGirl reminds us to persevere in our fight for equality & celebrate the milestones achieved by the women before us. 🧒🏃‍♂️ 💪

Via @msmagazine.com

Thank you @braintumor.org for sharing my #BFF Darlene’s #glioblastoma story! #patientsafety #sharingiscaring

For the Peterson family, biomarker testing gave them clarity — what was first thought to be a low-grade glioma turned out to be grade 4 glioblastoma.

#MyTumorID

Testing for hereditary cancers can be a lifesaver Research shows germline genetic testing — testing for a cancer risk gene you may have inherited — can save lives. Not just a patient’s, but their family members, as well. Hereditary Cancer Awareness W...

Testing for #hereditarycancer can be a lifesaver! Via @doublewhammied.bsky.social @fredhutch.org

#CHEK2 #prostatecancer #menshealth #genetics #patientexperience #HereditaryCancerWeek

Oral Bacterial and Fungal Microbiome and Subsequent Risk for Pancreatic Cancer This cohort study tests whether the oral bacterial and fungal microbiome is associated with the subsequent development of pancreatic cancer.

In this large cohort study, oral bacteria and fungi were significant risk factors for #pancreaticcancer development. Oral microbiota hold promise as biomarkers to identify individuals at high risk, potentially contributing to personalized prevention @jamanetworkopen.com

#cancerresearch #medsky

Germline BRCA2 Mutation and Lynch Syndrome in a Patient With Multiple Primary Malignancies Introduction: Deficiency in BRCA genes leads to impediment in DNA repair and is associated with an increased lifetime risk of breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancer and melanoma. Lynch synd...

Case Report: Germline #BRCA2 Mutation and #LynchSyndrome in a Male Patient With Multiple Primary Malignancies.

#prostatecancer #menshealth #pancreaticcancer #lungcancer #hereditarycancer #genetics #openaccess #medsky #cancerresearch

Medullary #breastcancer and germline #BRCA1 mutations: A potential criterion for #genetictesting.

#hereditarycancer #bcsm #cancerresearch #openaccess #medsky

Estimands for Effectiveness of Early Salpingectomy to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk This comparative effectiveness research study considers how to define clinical effectiveness from prospective cohort studies of women undergoing early salpingectomy with delayed oophortectomy vs salpi...

Estimands for Clinical Effectiveness of Risk-Reducing Early Salpingectomy in Women With High Risk of #OvarianCancer Via @jamanetworkopen.com

#gyncsm #womenshealth #hereditarycancer #genetics #BRCA #cancerresearch

Breaking My Silence On BRCA: A Surgeon’s Personal Journey - BW Healthcare World For years, I have been on the other side of the consultation table — guiding women through some of the most difficult decisions of their lives. As a breast oncoplastic surgeon, I have sat with mothers...

Looking back, the hardest part was not the physical recovery but the years of silent anxiety I carried before taking action. When I had #BRCA #genetictesting, I didn’t have proper genetic counseling. That experience shaped the way I practice medicine today.

#bcsm #gyncsm #womenshealth #medsky

For a DuBois woman, ovarian cancer started as it does for many: Quietly and with vague symptoms About three years ago, Stephanie Donati of DuBois was busy prepping her yard and outdoor furniture for the coming winter. But the aches and pains from...

#Ovariancancer started as it does for many women: Quietly and with vague symptoms!!
This woman experienced the hallmark but subtle signs: decreased appetite, pelvic pressure, a little nausea. Know & listen to your body!

#gyncsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #genetics #patientexperience #medsky

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Variants in an Unselected Population of Women With Breast Cancer This cohort study examines the prevalence of pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2 in women with breast cancer in a racially and ethnically diverse population.

What is the prevalence of #BRCA pathogenic or likely (P/LP) variants in an unselected population of women with #breastcancer? Via @jamanetworkopen.com @cedarssinaicancer.bsky.social

#hereditarycancer #BCSM #womenshealth #genetics #cancerresearch #medsky

In the war on cancer, Team Trump decides to start waving the white flag American voters might not have realized that a Republican victory in 2024 would mean sweeping cuts to cancer research, but that’s what they’re getting.

The president’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year calls for > 37% cut to the National Cancer Institute — the N.I.H. agency that leads most of the nation’s #cancerresearch — reducing it to $4.5 billion from $7.2 billion. Millions of lives will be cut short by greed alone! @msnbc.com

America’s #cancerresearch system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under deep threat in one of its most productive moments.

#DoNoHarm #healthcareforAll

Will I be diagnosed with cancer? Uncertainty is part of healthcare. Embrace it | Opinion Facing healthcare’s uncertainty is better than avoiding it | Opinion

As a researcher at USF who studies healthcare communication & as a patient with an inherited mutation in the #BRCA2 gene which greatly ⬆️ my lifetime risks for #breastcancer, #ovariancancer and #pancreaticcancer — I’ve seen how uncertainty plays out in personal & life-altering decisions.

Tennis Legend Chris Evert, 70, Marks 50 Years Since First U.S. Open Title—And a New Chapter in Her Cancer Journey This week marks 50 years since tennis legend Chris Evert, 70, won her first U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title. As the worldwide tennis community honors her for her athletic prowess, her resilience as a ...

This week marks 50 years since tennis legend Chris Evert, 70, won her first U.S. Open Women’s Singles Title. As the worldwide tennis community honors her for her athletic prowess, her resilience as a #ovariancancer survivor is also in the spotlight.

#hereditarycancer #gyncsm #BRCA #womenshealth

Economic Burden Is Greater Among Patients With Ovarian Cancer Receiving BRCA Testing Patients with ovarian cancer who undergo BRCA testing face higher health care resource utilization (HCRU) and costs but are more likely to receive genomically targeted therapies and progress to later ...

Economic Burden Is > Among Patients With #OvarianCancer Receiving #BRCA Testing: Only 23.3% of OVCA patients receive testing. Non-White & low-income patients face ⬆️ financial toxicity, contributing to healthcare disparities.
Via ajmc.com

#gyncsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #genetics

Ovarian cancer: Know your risk and how to reduce it - Mayo Clinic Press Ovarian cancer may not be the most common or talked-about cancer, but like any major disease, it can turn your life upside down. While the…

#Ovariancancer: Know your risk and how to reduce it.
Via mayoclinic.org

#gyncsm #womenshealth #hereditarycancer #medsky #patientsafety #genetics

Survivorship Isn’t a Finish Line: Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller, 48, Marks 14 Years Cancer-Free—But Says the Work Doesn’t End When Treatment Does Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller says life after cancer is just another leg of “the journey” as recurring scans and monitoring your body inside and out once in remission. These regular check-ins c...

Survivorship Isn’t a Finish Line: Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller, 48, Marks 14 Years #OvarianCancer Free—But Says the Work Doesn’t End When Treatment Does.

Via @survivornet.com

#gyncsm #patientexperience #womenshealth #medsky

Risk of Ovarian Cancer After Breast Cancer Significant for BRCA Mutation Carriers - Oncology Nurse Advisor This study found that women who are BRCA mutation carriers are at higher risk for second primary ovarian/fallopian cancers if they have a prior history of breast cancer.

Risk of #OvarianCancer After #BreastCancer Significant for #BRCA Mutation Carriers: This emphasizes importance of performing #genetictesting at the time of BC diagnosis, both for therapeutic decision-making & for prevention of OVCA.

#hereditarycancer #genetics #bcsm #gyncsm #medsky #womenshealth

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: What Every Woman Should Know | Newswise September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. To help raise awareness and share expert insights, Dr. Pedro T. Ramire...

September is #OvarianCancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers. In 2025, > 20,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with OVCA, and roughly 60% of those diagnosed will die from it!

#gyncsm #womenshealth #medsky #hereditarycancer