Unrecognized and Undervalued: Why Is Medicare Ignoring Genetic Counselors?

Help improve access to this critical form of care! Urge your organizations to sign this support letter: 

https://www.nsgc.org/POLICY/Federal-Advocacy/Bill-Letter-Signature. 

Thank you! xo- Amy

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Breaking Barriers: Men's Health and Male Breast Cancer

Waiting room scene from Love, Danielle featuring Devin Sidell and Raymond Cruz

Men's Health Week begins today (June 9) and runs until June 15, 2025. Now is a great time to motivate yourself or the men you care about to prioritize regular checkups, understand their risk factors, and adopt or maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

One of my favorite scenes in "Love, Danielle" features Stan, a male BRCA gene mutation carrier, portrayed by the talented Raymond Cruz. This character stands in stark contrast to Cruz's well-known role as Tuco in "Breaking Bad."

The film shifts the conversation about men's health and male breast cancer, working to reduce the stigma associated with these topics. The character Stan challenges traditional ideas of masculinity and encourages open discussions about men's health screenings. By presenting Stan as a relatable figure, the film humanizes the experience of male breast cancer and emphasizes that breast cancer affects men as well.

To learn more about male breast cancer and the implications of BRCA and hereditary cancer in men by visiting HIS Breast Cancer Awareness.

Love, Danielle is currently playing film festivals across the country. 
Click here for a list of upcoming screenings.