Still Thankful "Four" Breast Cancer
What comes in fours? Suits of cards (spade, heart, clover, diamonds), Seasons (winter, spring, summer, fall), Siblings (separately or...
Knowledge Can Save Lives
Let’s talk BRCA! If the BReast CAncer gene refers to breasts, then why do we include men? Men have breast tissue, men can carry BRCA1 or...
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...
LUCKY 13
Thirteen years ago, this week, I heard those infamous words: “Mr. Singer, Sir You Have Breast Cancer!” It was not that shocking to hear,...
