Bridges Newsletter: Spring 2021, v. 52 If you have trouble viewing this email, view it online. connect with us       Spring 2021, v. 52 CONNECTING CANCER SURVIVORS   Ask the Survivor: Genetic Counseling and Testing for Hereditary Cancer I was fifteen when my father died of stomach cancer at 33 years old...Twenty years later, my family found out some interesting news. In late 2019, my paternal grandmother confirmed that stomach cancer indeed runs in our family. My second cousin decided to get genetic testing done after her mom died. Based on her genetic test results, her four children elected to undergo genetic testing, and they tested positive for the CDH1 mutation... I told my nurse practitioner about the recent family discovery. Based on this and my father’s death, she recommended genetic testing. Download the PDF   Bridges: A Newsletter for Survivors Bridges, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s newsletter for survivors, offers a forum where patients and their families can share stories of inspiration and hope, and of the challenges that can accompany a cancer journey. Submit your story     Bionic 55 In 2014 I was a high school senior in New Jersey, playing competitive basketball on a team that had won several top championships. I loved the sport, and my goal was to go on to prep school and gain a basketball scholarship. But life had other plans for me.   Life is Good It was the fall of 2013, and I was about to escape New York City for a few days in the Bahamas with a close friend. I was looking forward to what I felt was a long‑overdue break. Little did I know that this trip would ultimately lead to a life‑changing and lifesaving experience.   A Special Invitation Since 2018, the MSK community – clinicians, nurses, staff, patients, survivors, and caregivers – have been coming together on a regular basis to engage in uplifting dialogue about what we want in life and in death. This initiative, known as Death Over Dinner, is a unique opportunity to connect with one another and destigmatize this important conversation. Since the onset of the pandemic, these dinners have become virtual events. However, space is limited, so please reserve your spot now! For more information, and to learn how to register for the next event, which will be held on March 9, 2021, at 6 pm, please click below. RSVP   Want To Find Bridges Online? We have over ten years of the quarterly Bridges issues available online. Go to the Bridges homepage for more information and to access the past issues. Go to Bridges homepage     Personalize Your Updates Manage your preferences, and we will customize your updates based on your interests.   Go to my preferences   ©2021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Ave., New York, NY 10065 US Spring 2021   To ensure you continue to receive emails from Bridges, add us to your address book or safe list. To unsubscribe, click here. This message was sent to [email protected]. To manage your preferences, click here. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to e-newsletters from Bridges. To forward this email click here.