The day Basser YLC member, Alona Shaked, was diagnosed with breast cancer was the same day she learned about what BRCA1/2 gene mutations are. She says, "While what happened to me was in many ways horrible, there is some beauty in what my own tragedy has given someone else: Life-saving knowledge."
The Basser Center for BRCA's initiative LATINOS & BRCA aims to raise awareness, provide education and resources, and build community for the U.S. Latino community around BRCA-related cancers.
Navigating Sexual Health and Intimacy After Surgery
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The Basser Center teamed up with AnaOno Intimates for a a panel on sexual health. Designer Dana Donofree moderates a panel of experts including a Basser Center genetic counselor, family therapist, sexual health specialist and a previvor.
BRCA Research Update: Looking Back at 2019 and Plans for the Future
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Basser Center Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, presents a webinar on recent advancements in BRCA-related research. Dr. Domchek discusses recent clinical trials and scientific advancements, and breakthroughs in cancer treatment such as current FDA approvals.
