Until last week, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines reported that CHEK2 pathogenic variants (or risk-increasing genetic differences) are associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, citing a 5%-10% …
CHEK2-Associated Cancer Risk and Screening Recommendation Updates Read More »
PLUGS (Patient-centered Laboratory Utilization Guidance Services) is a non-profit laboratorystewardship organization founded in 2013 with >100 members representing hospitals, healthsystems, diagnostic companies, patient advocacy groups and payers. Seattle Children’s …
By Chase Beeler, Rachel Westman, and Devin Shuman New Developments A recent study published in Nature Medicine, and a follow up article in the New York Times, has added to …
Causation versus Susceptibility: Alzheimer’s Disease, Genetics, & APOE Read More »
Part 1: We work hard for the money (and by money, I mean $29.61) By Katie Stoll, MS, CGC In this series, we will review challenges with reimbursement for genetic …
Financial Challenges in the Fight for Independent Genetic Counseling Services Read More »
As a rare disease genetic counselor – who both has a rare genetic condition and serves rare disease patient populations as a provider – I have a Rare Disease Day …
Direct-to-Consumer is Direct-to-Chaos for Rare Disease Families Read More »
The recent update to 23andMe’s DTC test in September 2023 expanded their BRCA1/2 analysis to detect a total of 44 specific variants, including those evaluated previously1. This certainly will increase …
More than a decade since a new prenatal screening test was made available clinically. And in these years, healthcare providers have just started to agree on what to call it. …
As we get ready to close out 2023, we reflect on and celebrate our achievements for the past year. Genetic Support Foundation continues to break down barriers to access to …
A note of reflection and gratitude as we close out another year at GSF Read More »
It’s that time of year again; time for the barrage of advertisements and commercials trying to sell at home genetic testing. It’s rare to go an hour without being inundated …
Think Before You Gift: At-Home Genetic Testing for the Holidays Read More »
We are honored to announce that Genetic Support Foundation (GSF) was awarded funding through the Gibbs Family Foundation to expand our no cost and subsidized genetic counseling services in the …
GSF Extends Reach Thanks to the Gibbs Family Foundation Read More »
