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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Saturday Shoutout

#SaturdayShoutout 💕
to Sandy Hahn Lanman @lanmanPR who donated a copy of "Resurrection Lily" to her library @EBPLibrary in memory of her daughter Sheryl Lanman Nichols. pic.twitter.com/WSJc5MaKFQ
— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) June 15, 2019

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Check out my new interview on the Motherhood Moment Blog: Motherhood Moment: Book Nook: Resurrection Lily - The BRCA Gene, Here...: Amy Byer Shainman, also known as the BRCA Responder...

I answer:

Why did you decide to write this book?
Why is it important for people to be aware of the BRCA gene mutation?
How can people decide what the best option is for them if they do have the BRCA gene mutation?

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Congress: Don't Touch Our Genes

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Congress is trying to change the law to allow companies to patent products and laws of nature – including our genes. But human genes are not a commodity that can be owned by any one corporation or person. https://t.co/bEiVPjlFKy @ACLU
— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) June 6, 2019

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

BOOK EXPO 2019!

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Going to Book Expo 2019? I am! I'll be 🖋signing copies of #ResurrectionLily Thursday, May 30th 2:30pm-3:30pm in booth #1057 at the New Title Showcase. Please come say hello! #NYC #NewYorkCity #nonfiction #BRCA #memoir #health #womenshealth #womenwriters #bookblogger #bookexpo19 #bookexpoamerica #booksigning #medical #geneticcounseling #genetictesting #oncology #writingcommunity #readersofinstagram #nyc #breast cancer #booksofinstagram #bookreader #bookreviewer #ebookreader #kindle #bookexpo

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GENETIC COUNSELING

Check out the May/June 2019 issue of @JupiterMagazine and read my new piece "What You Need To Know About Genetic Counseling"https://t.co/CbTPv6VgjJ #NSGCgenepool #geneticcounseling #genetictesting #needtoknow pic.twitter.com/YUXnSef4HX
— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) May 2, 2019

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

OFFICIAL BOOK LAUNCH WEEK! March 25 - 29, 2019

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Official #booklaunch Week! @BRCAresponder #ResurrectionLily March 25-29, 2019https://t.co/54a4UO2gRQ @barronlerner @WPBF25News @WEInetwork @NancysPoint @TBAJupiter pic.twitter.com/tNMnx3KvyA

— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) March 25, 2019

MONDAY - @barronlerner #bookreview #ResurrectionLily pic.twitter.com/04qWXnN6Y1

— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) March 25, 2019

#TUESDAY -@wpbf_erin @WPBF25News #news #interview @wpbf_erin 'Resurrection Lily' #booklaunch https://t.co/YohQ9vhYkS

— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) March 26, 2019

WEDNESDAY - #booklaunch week!#bookreview @NancysPoint #ResurrectionLily https://t.co/hUTknLa0l1 pic.twitter.com/ElUYe3tsVg
— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) March 27, 2019

#THURSDAY #booklaunch week!#ListenHere Today #LIVE at 2pm EST: https://t.co/8DZtflQicv
I'll be discussing my #memoir "Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew"
or WATCH @WEInetwork: https://t.co/zKIuOd8BxM pic.twitter.com/JufCE1uahB
— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) March 28, 2019

FRIDAY! #booklaunch week!
I'm thrilled to celebrate my book release with a reception tonight!
For all of you on #twitter unable to attend, you can still watch my interview on livestream tonight, directly after the 7pm EST Friday night service. https://t.co/KjVQbVcDLX
— Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder) March 29, 2019

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Reflections on Life After Two Prophylactic Surgeries

BOOK REVIEW

A Cancer in the Family: Take Control of Your Genetic Inheritance by Theodora Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a BRCA/Hereditary Cancer Advocate I was excited to read Dr. Ross' book. While I thoroughly enjoyed it, part handbook, part memoir, it's definitely worth the purchase just for the index! Pages 201-266 list inherited cancer syndromes by name and associated gene. Lifetime cancer risks associated with each syndrome are also spelled out in addition to current risk management guidelines for both women and men.

Those interested in health and science would enjoy this book.
Medical students and ALL DOCTORS in ALL SPECIALTIES would benefit from reading this book.
@BRCAresponder

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BOOK REVIEW

Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up with My Time-Bomb Breasts by Caitlin Brodnick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've never met comedian and author Caitlin Brodnick but I have heard her voice on her Screw You Cancer series: https://video.glamour.com/series/scre... Full disclosure: I also interviewed Caitlin via twitter for a blog post on this book: http://thebrcaresponder.blogspot.com/...

My favorite thing about "Dangerous Boobies" is its authentic voice; as I read it was as if Caitlin was reading it to me, in her sweet chirpy voice she writes like she talks raw, honest, fast, confident, sometimes insecure, often anxious, heartily reflective and mostly, "udderly" hysterical. Yup, that was me attempting channel my inner Caitlin.

As an advocate for those with BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes, I was excited to read Brodnick's book. I absolutely applaud anyone who is willing to be so open with their experience and Brodnick not only did this with her Screw You Cancer Series but with her book too. All was seemingly rosy as she was recovering in the last of her Screw You Cancer episodes, answering viewer questions. However, we learn in the book that all was not easy. Caitlin sheds light on tougher times post surgery, including struggling with serious depression.

I appreciate the places in the book where Brodnick gets statistics and information straight from the experts. Regarding genetic testing, I am thankful she says to see a genetic counselor and find out the facts. (I'm adding here that you can find a certified genetic counselor by phone or in person at: http://nsgc.org)

If you want to get a quick taste of Caitlin's humor and tone, just take a look at her chapter titles. My favorite one..."CANCER IS AN EMOTIONLESS BITCH WHO WILL RUIN YOUR BRUNCH PLANS"! Another chapter, TITTY TITTY BANG BANG: THE SEX PART, where she discusses having sex with her husband for the first time after surgery. The first sentence of that chapter is "Author's note: Dad and Grandpa, please skip to page 145." So perfect.

And, I cannot end this review without mentioning some stunning similarities I learned Caitlin and I have:

1. We both have the BRCA 1 5385insC mutation
2. We both have neurocardiogenic syncope
3. We both lost a close female relative at 33 years old
4. We both have Jewish fathers named Al
5. We both have moms that are hot shiksas
6. We both love writing, I'm writing my book now
7. We both have fair skin and reddish hair
8. We both have one leg shorter than the other

Very happy I ready this.
Very funny. Very real.
Very happy this is a resource I can recommend to others!
XO Amy @BRCAresponder

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