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.

After understanding their own hereditary cancer risk, the Wolf family soon learned about the importance of genetic testing and counseling and the power of education. Vicki Wolf and her sons Jeremy, Sean and Sam, discuss their journey and how they navigate a BRCA gene mutation as a family.

The Basser Center Young Leadership Council presents a virtual discussion focused on ovarian cancer screenings, risk-reducing surgical options, hormone replacement therapy, and relevant topics.

Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, gives an update on pancreatic cancer research at the Basser Center.

Let's talk about pancreatic cancer screening. Have there been any updates on the suggested age, frequency, and procedure for screening? Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, shares what you need to know.

Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, shares more on what you need to know about pancreatic cancer screening in this second informational video.

Basser Center genetic counselor, Jackie Cappadocia, MS, LCGC, and Cancer Support Community Delaware team up for a webinar to review the genetic basis of cancer and the importance of family history in identifying at-risk relatives. 

Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, answers how common is pancreatic cancer and who is most likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

This holiday season, as you pass the turkey and stuffing, please also pass along the gift of knowledge. Share this video and our BRCA risk factor quiz (basser.org/quiz) with three people you love and ask them to share with three more. Through the power of family and friendship, we can save countless lives.