A focus on mastectomy and reconstruction - what to expect before, during, and after surgery; different types of breast reconstruction and implant options; and tips for managing recovery and self-care.

Since our founding in 2012, Basser has been steadfast in our commitment to BRCA mutation carriers and their families. Now we are doubling down with the creation of the Basser Cancer Interception Institute, which aims to dramatically disrupt the timeline of cancer treatment, intercepting disease when the very first abnormal BRCA1/2 cells develop.

The Basser Center’s Young Leadership Council hosted an unforgettable night of connection, community, and captivating stories from Basser partner Filko Prugo, and YLC members Liza Brecker and Kristina Coccoluto, as they shared how BRCA mutations have impacted their lives.

This conversation focuses on fertility preservation, egg freezing, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), and more.

We teamed up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer for a webinar on assessing and understanding your own breast cancer risk. Learn from Basser and other Penn Medicine leading experts about their insights on the latest in BRCA treatment, breast cancer risk evaluation and genetic counseling, risk-reducing mastectomy options, advancements in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and post-surgical management and care.

Susan Domchek, MD, Basser executive director, discussed her path to breast cancer genetics research and how the Basser Center is working to improve care and future outcomes for people with a family history of cancer, including BRCA mutation carriers.

Dr. Kara Maxwell and Dr. Jennifer Zhang talk about breast cancer screening and genetic testing in men and what to know about risk, screening and treatment - including surgery and ongoing treatment/hormone therapy options.

The 2024 Breakthroughs and Discoveries Panel brought together internationally renowned experts in the field of BRCA-related cancer research and care. A special thank you to our moderator, Jill Werman Harris for leading such a lively discussion, to Dr. Susan Domchek, MD for putting this panel together and to our panelists, Kenneth Offit, MD, MPH of Memorial Sloan Kettering, Clare Turnbull, MD, PhD of the Institute of Cancer Research in London, and H. Gilbert Welch, MD of Brigham and Women’s Hospital Center for Surgery and Public Health for their thoughtful insights. 

Dr. Katherine L. Nathanson, Director of Genetics at the Basser Center, discusses the complexities of BRCA-related breast & ovarian cancers and gives insight into ongoing research and the potential avenues for future breakthroughs.

Hear from one of our Basser Center YLC members and Black & BRCA partners as she shares why our endless work means so much to her and her family.

Hear from one of our Basser Center Advisory Board members as he shares why our endless work means so much to him and his family.

Hear from our Basser Center PLC Co-Chair and BCAB member as she shares why our endless work means so much to her and her family.

Hear from our Basser YLC Co-Chair as she shares why our endless work means so much to her and her family.