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Colon and rectal cancer screening is not one-size-fits-all. As a genetic counselor specializing in inherited cancer syndromes, I spent years working in a GI clinic talking to high-risk patients, so trust me when I say this matters. I’m very passionate about #colonoscopy for a reason. Most p

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High cholesterol isn’t always just about what you eat. Sometimes, it’s genetic. Here’s when we start thinking about a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited cause of high cholesterol: 🚩LDL (“bad cholesterol”) over 190 in adults 🚩LDL over 160 in kids, especially if hea

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Not all genetic tests are created equal. And honestly? A lot of them are… not great. 😬 There are thousands of “genetic tests” you can buy online right now, everything from ancestry to fitness plans, dating compatibility, what supplements you should take, your bio age… Apparently, DNA can do it a

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I spend my days talking about family history as a genetic counselor. At home, this is what that looks like 🧲✂️ These family tree magnets help my toddler learn the people who love her, even the ones who live far away or walk on four legs. Full tutorial link in bio 🔗  Who would you make these

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Reading Everyone Has Boobies by my friend @The Boobie Docs Dr. Robyn Roth to my almost-2-year-old 💗 It’s important to me that my daughters grow up knowing their bodies aren’t something to be ashamed of. That body parts aren’t “bad words.” And that bodies come in all shapes, sizes, and experien

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From earlier this year, I still have the physical and emotional scars due to TikTok’s cucumber salad trend…

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Can you really choose the healthiest embryo? The smartest? The one with the lowest disease risk? PGT-P, polygenic embryo screening, promises all of this. But the science tells a very different story. In my newest YouTube video, I break down the types of embryo testing we use now, what PRS (p

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How to ask your family about their health without making it weird

Visit my site for my free worksheet to help guide the conversation at your family gathering. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃✨ #FamilyHealthHistory #GeneticCounseling #PreventiveHealth #KnowYourGenes #healtheducation

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If you’re tired of hearing about AI - and maybe a bit scared - same. 😬  But after #HLTHUSA , I actually left feeling hopeful about how AI can improve healthcare. From tools that can scan imaging for early disease detection to systems that can screen patient records for missed diagnoses, the po

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I asked a few doctors at HLTH how genetics shows up in their specialty… SPOILER: it’s everywhere. 🧬 From the ER to sports medicine and male infertility — genetics is woven into every area of healthcare. Thanks @Dr.JMack | ER Doctor @Justin Dubin MD and @jeremyallandmd! It was a pleasure to t

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Happy Halloween my little bubus

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On October 1st, the @TODAY Show is attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the most people to sign up for genetic screening in one hour, right in the heart of Rockefeller Plaza. 🏙️ This historic Pink Power Day kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a focus on the power of genetic testin

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Next week I’ll be attending my first HLTH, and I couldn’t be more excited to connect with so many brilliant people driving innovation in healthcare, genetics, women’s health and more. As a genetic counselor, content creator, and advocate for proactive medicine, I’m thrilled to see how technology

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My most viral video series EVER involves giving you all the tools to be able to ask for what you need. I can’t tell you how often I hear from patients that their doctor told them one of these things. As one of my best performing videos of all time, I’m sharing this again for #BreastCancerAwaren

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“If there’s anything Dena loves more than DNA, it’s DIY…” - @Ester Steinberg Most of what I share here is about genetics and health education, but outside of that, I’m usually elbow-deep in crafts, plants, or some kind of project around the house. Lately, my creative time has turned into post-b

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A Love Letter to Previvors

A #previvor is someone who carries a genetic mutation or has a strong predisposition to developing a certain disease but has not yet been diagnosed with it. This term is commonly used in the context of hereditary cancers. Previvors often take proactive measures, like increased surveillance or pre

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This is one of my favorite genetics facts about how animals have contributed to our understanding of the #humangenome . As I said, genetic tumor profiling showing a TP53 mutation in a tumor or the loss of P53 protein is pretty normal. However, if you have a strong family history of cancers, esp

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Come with me to the California Genetic Counselor Conference ( #CAGCC )! ✨ As genetic counselors, we have to keep learning to stay certified and conferences are my favorite way to do it. They’re part education, part reunion, and always a chance to see how our field is growing. This year was ex

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Here’s a sneak preview of my new series launching for hereditary cancer week! What genes or syndromes do you want to make sure I cover? Also, let me know if you have any ideas for funding sources ♥️ #hereditarycancer #brca1 #brca2 #cancerrisk # #cancergenetics

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What keeps you going on the days when everything feels too heavy? Who or what inspires you to keep showing up with your gifts, even when the world feels overwhelming?

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