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'Previvors' find hope, answers at Genetic Cancer Prevention Clinic

'Previvors' find hope, answers at Genetic Cancer Prevention Clinic

Jennifer Lowrey lost her parents to Lynch syndrome cancers. Thanks to the Genetic Cancer Prevention Clinic at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern, she is getting the preventive care she needs.

Sara Pirzadeh-Miller, M.S.

November 13, 2024

Can you test for autism during pregnancy? What you need to know

Can you test for autism during pregnancy? What you need to know

Genetic testing for autism during pregnancy isn't conclusive for autism since no single gene causes the condition. However, certain genetic conditions linked to autism can be identified.

Ashley Zink, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

October 30, 2024

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Your DNA can provide insights into your future baby’s health. Explore genetic carrier screening with genetic counselor Heather Fisher, M.S.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

May 9, 2023

Family history matters, especially for your future cancer risk

Family history matters, especially for your future cancer risk

Family matters – especially when it comes to your future health. Genetic counseling expert Remington Fenter discusses how to make a family medical history and how doing so can impact your health trajectory.

Remington Fenter, M.S.

January 20, 2021

Genetic testing for prostate cancer: What men and their families should know

Genetic testing for prostate cancer: What men and their families should know

Prostate cancer can run in the family. Explore how genetic counseling can help families understand and potentially treat a range of genetic cancers.

Parker Read, M.S.

September 10, 2020

Back to school during COVID-19: Safety advice from 3 doctors

Back to school during COVID-19: Safety advice from 3 doctors

Texas families are faced with difficult choices as the school year approaches and COVID-19 continues to spread. Three pediatric specialists provide sound safety information to help you make the best choices and checklists to help you prepare.

Jaclyn Albin, M.D. / Jeffrey Kahn, M.D., Ph.D. / Rinarani Sanghavi, M.D.

August 7, 2020

Why you should consider clinical genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer

Why you should consider clinical genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer

People are fascinated with the human genome at the moment, with the popularity of direct-to-consumer tests such as 23andMe soaring. But Interpreting genetic test results can be complicated, particularly for conditions like colon cancer. At UT Southwestern, our 14 genetic counselor works with patients before and after a comprehensive DNA analysis to determine if they have any hereditary risks.

Sayoni Lahiri, M.S.

March 11, 2020