Family health history is one of the most important ways to understand the likelihood of future health developments. While gathering this information is recommended, itâs not always easy. Compiling this …
Does it Run in the Family? How to Gather the Health Info You Need Read More »
Ryan Murtha spent his summer rotation with GSF. A student at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, Murtha says he can’t wait to come back to the Pacific Northwest. …
GSF Intern Reflects on Learning in the Time of Covid Read More »
After a four year battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman died August 28, 2020 from complications related to the cancer. This one hit differently. In 2016, I received the ecstatic …
Chadwick Boseman and Colon Cancer: The World Knew No Better Read More »
Weâre excited to announce the new format for our annual GCâs Got Talent event! While changing times have facilitated the move to an online format, weâre glad to still host …
GCâs Got Talent: Combining Crafts, Community, Charity Read More »
Sun protection is one of the best ways to prevent skin cancer. If you have family history of melanoma, genetic testing may be right for you. Skin cancer is by …
Understanding Melanoma: Genetic and Environmental Factors Read More »
My colleagues and I were recently discussing some issues around carrier screening, particularly when it comes to variants of uncertain significance (VUS). As the name implies, VUSs are changes that …
Carrier Screening Tests for Expecting Parents: A Discussion on VUS Read More »
Sometimes a helping hand can make all the difference. GSF wants to help you access the services you need. As a non-profit organization, Genetic Support Foundation recognizes how important it …
Charity Care Means More Access to Genetic Counseling Read More »
Youâve just received your very own saliva collection kit- congratulations! Youâve just received your very own saliva collection kit- congratulations! Now youâre left with the somewhat daunting task of providing …
âHow to Spitâ A guide on how to provide a saliva sample for genetic testing Read More »
