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Genetic Counselors Offer Lifesaving Support To At-Risk Patients Genetic Counselors Offer Lifesaving Support To At-Risk Patients
Genetic Counselors Offer Lifesaving Support To At-Risk Patients To someone with a family history of cancer, a possible diagnosis can feel like a game of chance or roll of the genetic dice. "What are my odds of developing cancer?" and "How can I prevent this?" are common questions to consider. According to Nancy Cohen, a certified genetic counselor at Northern Westchester Hospital, there are answers to these questions. More importantly, through genetic testing, there may also be lifesaving measures to be taken. "It’s really important for a patient to fully understand what they can learn from doing genetic testing before deciding to do that test," said Co…

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Is Genetic Testing For Me? NWH Genetic Counselor Explains What To Consider Is Genetic Testing For Me? NWH Genetic Counselor Explains What To Consider
Is Genetic Testing For Me? NWH Genetic Counselor Explains What To Consider From smiles to a sense of humor, many of our best characteristics are passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, hereditary illnesses are also commonly shared traits among families, the most serious of these being cancer. Thankfully for Westchester County residents, Northern Westchester Hospital's cancer genetic testing services help identify and treat those predisposed to the disease.  While most cancer is not hereditary, approximately 5 to 10 percent of all cancer is hereditary -- meaning it is passed between generations. The most common hereditary cancer syndromes associate…

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NWH Showcases Next Generation Of Healthcare Careers NWH Showcases Next Generation Of Healthcare Careers
NWH Showcases Next Generation Of Healthcare Careers High school students across Westchester County will have the chance to learn firsthand about careers in healthcare and medicine thanks to a unique workshop hosted by one of the area's premier care centers. On Wednesday, May 23, Northern Westchester Hospital and its staff will host its first annual Medical Career Day to expose high school students to the wide range of opportunities available in both clinical and non-clinical healthcare practices. The goal is for students to understand the value and growing number of careers in the field in the New York region and beyond. "Westchester Co…

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