… unavailable, and distrusted for myriad reasons. Trying to reverse those conditions is where the MGH Institute’s Department of Genetic Counseling is focusing much of its attention in educating students. “It’s been moving in a … Seman said. They include the low number of counselors outside large urban areas. Then there’s the insurance issue.  “It's definitely an accessibility issue of …

… us up to authentically engage with one another around challenge and conflict and is further supported by the genetic counseling values of empathy and genuineness as … us up to authentically engage with one another around challenge and conflict and is further supported by the genetic counseling values of empathy and genuineness as …

… risk assessment, genetic testing in the oncology space and lots more. Melany is a great genetic counselor, which makes me excited about my career, as we received … CCRA opened my mind to this specialty, and showed me just how rewarding this area is. Being able to offer preventative screening to a patient with a hereditary cancer … saves lives! While knowing that having a hereditary cancer predisposition is unsettling to say the least, most patients feel very grateful to know we can offer …

… the role of genetic counseling for breast cancer detection and treatment October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month , and while most are familiar with the disease, many … At the IHP, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Genetic Counseling Erica Blouch is working to change that by teaching students in her Cancer Genetic Counseling … a lot of time talking about breast cancer because it’s one of the most common areas of the cancer genetic counseling field.  The students get to complete at least …