Georgia Hurst's guest appearances

Georgia Hurst

WE Have Cancer

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

The Cancer Warrior on Empower Radio

Ellen Matloff

Matt Hodges

Atticus Shaffer

Carl Zimmer

Rosalind Franklin

Bruce Langford

Keith McArthur

Jeff Carter

Melissa Marshall

Robin McGee

Anthony Daniels

Chris Olsen

Matt Newman

Monica Hernandez

Adam Rutherford

OwlTail

Patient advocate, Georgia Hurst, shares about the hereditary cancer syndrome that she has, Lynch syndrome. It is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon and rectum, and the reproductive organs in woman depending on which of the five Lynch syndrome mutations they hold.  Georgia shares about her journey with Lynch syndrome from genetic counseling and genetic testing to find her mutation to risk reducing surgeries and how it has altered her life. New research and treatments in the hereditary cancer syndrome community is also  Genetic counselors are important in guiding patients through genetic testing. Genetic counselors are valuable resources for helping patient learn about what hereditary cancer syndromes they may have and information for risk reducing surgeries. We highlight the difference between people practicing genetic counseling and certified genetic counselors.  Georgia Hurst is a Lynch Syndrome Advocate, with her roles as Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, IHaveLynchSyndrome.com, a fantastic resource for people to learn about Lynch syndrome and read personal blog posts by Georgia on her experiences. Georgia has Lynch syndrome which is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon and rectum, and the reproductive organs in woman depending on which of the five Lynch syndrome mutations they hold. She is a stakeholder in the National Academy of Sciences: Genomics and Population Health Action Collaborative. Her mission is to educate doctors and the public around the globe about Lynch syndrome.

Patient advocate, Georgia Hurst, shares about the hereditary cancer syndrome that she has, Lynch syndrome. It is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon and rectum, and the reproductive organs in woman depending on which of the five Lynch syndrome mutations they hold.  Georgia shares about her journey with Lynch syndrome from genetic counseling and genetic testing to find her mutation to risk reducing surgeries and how it has altered her life. New research and treatments in the hereditary cancer syndrome community is also  Genetic counselors are important in guiding patients through genetic testing. Genetic counselors are valuable resources for helping patient learn about what hereditary cancer syndromes they may have and information for risk reducing surgeries. We highlight the difference between people practicing genetic counseling and certified genetic counselors.  Georgia Hurst is a Lynch Syndrome Advocate, with her roles as Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, <a href="http://IHaveLynchSyndrome.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IHaveLynchSyndrome.com</a>, a fantastic resource for people to learn about Lynch syndrome and read personal blog posts by Georgia on her experiences. Georgia has Lynch syndrome which is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon and rectum, and the reproductive organs in woman depending on which of the five Lynch syndrome mutations they hold. She is a stakeholder in the National Academy of Sciences: Genomics and Population Health Action Collaborative. Her mission is to educate doctors and the public around the globe about Lynch syndrome.

#57 Georgia Hurst on Lynch Syndrome

Amy Byer Shainman

Mel sits down with #HCCHAT leaders Amy, Ellen and Georgia to talk about the upcoming Moonshot and what it means for Hereditary Cancer.  The #HCCHAT #Moonshot tweetchat on June 29th at noon will feature Vincent T Devita Jr. MD, Head of the NCI during Nixon's Cancer Act.  Don't miss this episode and make sure you are a part of history during the #HCCHAT on June 29th.


              
              		#HCCHAT #MOONSHOT With Amy Byer Shainman, Georgia Hurst & Ellen T. Matloff
              		
              
              

Georgia Hurst is the founder of I Have Lynch Syndrome, Inc. As stated on her website Ellen Matloff is the President and CEO of My Gene Counsel.   “My Gene Counsel will translate the jargon behind the latest breakthrough on the evening news and tell you what it really means for you and your family.” During […] The post Lynch Syndrome, and Genetic Testing and Counseling, With Georgia Hurst and Ellen Matloff appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.

<p>Georgia Hurst is the founder of I Have Lynch Syndrome, Inc. As stated on her website Ellen Matloff is the President and CEO of My Gene Counsel.   “My Gene Counsel will translate the jargon behind the latest breakthrough on the evening news and tell you what it really means for you and your family.” During […]</p> <p>The post <a href="http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com/011/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lynch Syndrome, and Genetic Testing and Counseling, With Georgia Hurst and Ellen Matloff</a> appeared first on <a href="http://thecoloncancerpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Colon Cancer Podcast</a>.</p>

Lynch Syndrome, and Genetic Testing and Counseling, With Georgia Hurst and Ellen Matloff