Ingrid Ambus

Cancer Genetic Counsellor, runner, mom to twins, & occasional commentator on the stuff going on around me

[Ingrid Ambus @IngridAmbus]

@DoctorAndySmith I’m so sorry to hear of Dr. Hanna’s passing. He was so lovely to work with when I was at Sunnybrook.

[Dr. Glaucomflecken @DGlaucomflecken]

An American experiences universal health care

[Ingrid Ambus @IngridAmbus]

@KATCGC @TheGeneInJeanna

[Code Blue Memes @codebluememes]

do you have anxiety or do you just work in healthcare

[North York General @NYGH_News]

📢Slots are still available for our Pfizer clinic at Seneca this afternoon and early evening. Come get your 3rd dose if 18+! See below and our website for details: https://t.co/KA6DD5ZV6w @SenecaCollege @NYT_HP 👇🏿

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We oppose Texas #SB8 as it prevents healthcare providers, including genetic counselors, from delivering quality patient care without fear of retribution. We support the right of individuals to make reproductive choices, including access to safe abortion. #GCchat

[Hanna Faghfoury @HannanehF]

5 hot tips for my non-geneticist friends sending genetic testing. 🔥 To access the full nerdery, gifs, and clumsy analogies, read thread below.

[Piya Chattopadhyay @piya]

Vaccines!!!!!! Lordy, Lordy, if your over 40: Ontario pharmacies to start offering Astra Zeneca vaccine to those forty and older starting Tuesday!

[Laura Stone @l_stone]

NEW: Health Minister @PattyHajdu says provinces and territories are “free to use AstraZeneca” in any age range they choose, it’s approved by Health Canada 18+. Says NACI reviewing 55+ recommendation. “There is nothing stopping the province of Ontario.” #onpoli #cdnpoli

[Bell Let's Talk @Bell_LetsTalk]

Today, every view of this video helps create positive change. All you need to do is watch it and Bell will donate 5¢ more to Canadian mental health initiatives. Retweet to help spread the word! #BellLetsTalk

[Ingrid Ambus @IngridAmbus]

@joshwillard I’m very sorry to hear about your father Josh. Your doctor can refer you back to your closest Genetics clinic to see if updated genetic testing might be appropriate for you. Some newer genes have been found that are linked to HDGC.

[Ingrid Ambus @IngridAmbus]

I had the pleasure of speaking with @bonnieallenCBC about cancer genetics for this story about #HDGC @CAGC_ACCG

[Bonnie Allen @bonnieallenCBC]

“It’s hard, but it is what it is. We’re lucky we get a chance at life.”

Sask. woman who got stomach removed to thwart cancer describes life with 'ticking time bomb'

https://t.co/m2u55KUSMM

[GCOntario @GCOntario]

Band Together, wear your masks and support GCO! Our brand new merch is available now at Shop GCO! Great for holiday gifts!
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[Ingrid Ambus @IngridAmbus]

@pattonoswalt Lennox Houseman

[Dan Cass @DrDanCass]

Great interview with @Sunnybrook cancer surgeon @ShadyAshamalla on screening for colorectal cancer. This minute and 42 seconds might save your life.

[Global News Toronto @globalnewsto]

Through skill and determination, Fay Ebert has kicked, jumped and flipped her way into internet stardom and a chance to represent Canada on the world stage.

https://t.co/BB5BHR0XeQ

[Ingrid Ambus @IngridAmbus]

Hey there GCs, it’s time to renew your @CAGC_ACCG membership! Not a member yet? There are so many reasons to join!

[CBC News: The National @CBCTheNational]

Inside Toronto’s North York General Hospital, new safety protocols are having an isolating effect on non-COVID patients – and the medical staff who care for them. @adamsmiller @evanmitsui