Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC

Passionate about educating & sharing my knowledge of genetics 🧬.I want to help end health disparities, improve access to cancer screenings & genetic services.

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

Excited to share more about genetics this weekend during the final days of #breastcancerawarenessmonth! https://t.co/m3lOwBiAuM

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

I'm so excited and honored to be a part of this amazing panel of women to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October! Please register and join us as we share and empower individuals with knowledge about breast cancer screening and genetic testing!…https://t.co/DCuFKB94Pt

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Join the conversation, Saturday, April 30th @ 1 pm. Register for free for this virtual workshop: https://t.co/S9eAT18mE7 https://t.co/ozNiWK9fTP

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Happy Easter!! https://t.co/Fx98lXwsbe

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@EverydayHealth A6:Reach out to your primary care provider for a genetic counseling referral or go to NSGC or the Minority Genetics Professionals Network to find a genetic counselor in your area. @MGPN @GeneticCouns For breast cancer @AngelsSurviving @sistersnetwork #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

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@EverydayHealth A5:You are not alone!! There are so many people waiting to love on you, share their experiences with you, guide you on next steps, make sure you are well informed, and ready to help you through the journey. Don’t be afraid to reach out! @sistersnetwork #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

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@EverydayHealth A4:Only about 5-10% of individuals will be found to have a hereditary change when genetically tested for cancer syndromes. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@EverydayHealth A4:Knowing your genetic testing results in advance of a cancer diagnosis, can empower you with more choices for prevention and surveillance options for some cancer types. The information can save lives. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

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@EverydayHealth A4:You don’t have to wait until someone else in your family decides to get tested. You can get a risk assessment yourself to determine if you are at increased risk for breast, ovarian, colon cancers, etc. You can get tested yourself. Ask for GC referral.#HereditaryCancerRiskChat

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@EverydayHealth A3:Individuals may also share their results and/or diagnosis at a family gathering like a family reunion or other family gatherings. The matriarchs of the family (grandmothers, aunts, etc. ) May also be given permission to share it. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

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@EverydayHealth A3:Individual often share their genetic status over a meal and invite relatives or friends to lunch or dinner to discuss. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

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@EverydayHealth A3:It can be difficult to share this information. Give yourself room to be vulnerable. Patients may give their family members a family letter detailing information about their genetic change increasing risk. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@EverydayHealth A2:As a genetic counselor, my patients often find out their genetic status by genetic testing through a personal diagnosis of cancer, family member sharing their results, or personal risk assessment. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@FacingOurRisk @EverydayHealth @MyGeneCounsel @OhioGenetics @DenaTalksDNA @GeneticCouns A1:Yes! The two weeks coincide nicely and we know breast and ovarian cancer can often be linked through genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, RAD51C, RAD51D, PALB2 and other gene changes that increase hereditary risks. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@EverydayHealth @MyGeneCounsel @OhioGenetics @DenaTalksDNA @GeneticCouns A1: I’m so excited that there is a national spotlight highlighting this very important week! So many people are not aware of the hereditary causes related to cancer syndromes other than BRCA1/2 and Lynch syndrome. It’s important for the public know. #HereditaryCancerRiskChat

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@EverydayHealth Hi everyone!! My name is Tiffiney Carter. I’m a genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics from Houston, TX! Thanks so much joining tonight! 😃 #HereditaryCancerRiskChat
#hereditarycancerweek

[Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC @TiffineyCarter]

@EverydayHealth Hi everyone!! My name is Tiffiney Carter. I’m a genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics from Houston, TX! Thanks so much joining tonight! 😃

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Join us on Wednesday, Sept 29 for at 7pm ET for #HereditaryCancerRiskChat. We'll be discussing gene mutations, when and how to get tested, and so much more.

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Tweet with me! THIS WEDNESDAY!!! https://t.co/W9t1NzZqdP

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@Barb_DNA_GC @gracefulDNA @GOLDENDNA2 @GeneticCouns Congratulations 🎉 Grace!! So happy for you and grateful for mentorship and friendship! So well deserved!! God bless!!