NSGC CancerSIG

Cancer SIG of the National Society of Genetic Counselors. For NSGC updates follow @GeneticCouns. RT does not equal endorsement.

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

Join NSGC & FORCE for a Virtual Advocacy Day on June 16th & meet virtually with members of Congress to support legislation to improve access to medical services for people with hereditary cancers syndromes.

Register & use code ADVOCACY2022 to waive fees

https://t.co/eJZiIcqNpf

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

NOMINATIONS REQEST: We’re looking for some outstanding volunteers for the Cancer SIG board for two positions: Co-Chair & Treasurer. Send your nominations to Mary Pritzlaff at [email protected] by 08/16/21

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

You officially have less than 4 days to vote in the Cancer SIG election - don't wait! Follow the link to access the ballot and do it now!

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

Cancer SIG Elections are now open! We received several glowing recommendations for the executive board Co-Chair and Secretary. Voting ends at 8 PM EST on October 6. Please take a minute to vote - Follow link for instructions:

https://t.co/2WfQDa1ahP

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We’d like to extend our thanks to @RepFinkenauer for co-sponsoring #HR3235! We appreciate your support in improving patient access to #geneticcounseling services. #GCChat

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

Cancer SIG Elections are now open! We received several glowing recommendations for the executive board Co-Chair and Secretary. Voting ends at 8 PM EST on October 6. Please take a minute to vote - Follow link for instructions:

https://t.co/2WfQDa1ahP

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

At #NSGC20, we are celebrating the strength of the NSGC community! Flex your strength 💪 and tweet us with a selfie, a picture with your kids or pets, or take a socially distant group picture with your coworkers in-person or on Zoom to be featured during the conference. #GCChat

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We're deeply saddened by the passing of Joan H. Marks, a founding member of NSGC, a pioneer and powerful advocate for the genetic counseling profession. Her efforts built an amazing legacy. View Joan’s obituary and leave condolences for her family: https://t.co/4aBDvLFZM9

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

Please join us in congratulating the 2020 NSGC Leadership Award Winners: @Barb_DNA_GC, MS, CGC, @kennedyborle, MSc, CGC, Erin M. Miller, MS, CGC, Nadine Channaoui, MS, CGC, @LeighaSenter, MS, CGC and @aishuarjun, MS, MPH, CGC, CPH! Learn more: https://t.co/nOpvRDVGnX #GCChat

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We are excited to share that #NSGC20 will be a fully virtual experience! Attendees can now participate from their home or office and will have the opportunity to earn more CEUs! Learn more and register to secure your spot: https://t.co/sSbKiwMEaL #GCChat

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

It's officially September - you know what that means? You only have 3-days left to nominate yourself or another GC for the Cancer SIG Executive Committee! Co-chair and Secretary positions are available - Deadline for nominations is 9/4. Visit Ca SIG forum for instructions.

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

As our work towards social and racial justice continues, NSGC’s DEI Advisory Group, NSGCares and Membership Committee have compiled a list of resources, including books, podcasts, articles, educational websites and more. Access the list here: https://t.co/iC3Tupuo25 #GCChat

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

It's time to nominate some outstanding individuals (including yourself😀) for the Cancer SIG Executive Committee!!! There are 2-open positions: Co-chair and Secretary. Nominations are due 9/4 - follow link for instructions:
https://t.co/rhUg1GOcCP

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

We all knew this was happening, the question is, how to we get cancer screening back to baseline? - Number of US Patients With Newly Identified Cancers Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://t.co/yv3laQdxfB via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork #gcchat

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We haven’t lost focus or momentum on advocating for Medicare recognition and reimbursement. Read an update on #HR3235 from John Richardson, NSGC Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations: https://t.co/1F0jJ26DvP #GCChat

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

PRS in oncology is here to stay - learn more about how to utilize PRS tests in your practice by registering for NSGC's new online course. #gcchat

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

Announcing our new 2020 online course: Polygenic Risk Scores in Clinical Practice! Learn about evaluating and interpreting polygenic risk scores and how to communicate this information to patients: https://t.co/rbn1OCHyyy #GCChat

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Hey GCs!! I know you all have emails from prospective GC students sitting in your inbox. Help spread the word about this new quarterly event hoping to expose a diverse group of students to a possible career in genetic counseling. Thanks @MyGeneCounsel for hosting!! #GCChat

[NSGC CancerSIG @NSGC_CancerSIG]

Have you heard about the updated gene fact sheets created by the Cancer SIG Education sub-committee? Don't try and reinvent the wheel - go check them out and use them in your practice. Find them in the Cancer SIG files under "Fact Sheets & Brochures - 2020 Fact Sheets."

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40 Cancer SIG members are going to win a prize this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NSGC - the first 10 winners have been randomly selected will be notified today. Congrats!!

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If you're joining the Cancer SIG Open Board Meeting this morning go ahead and tweet your questions and we'll get them answered 👍