Girls Just Wanna Have…Healthcare Equity

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Sep 15, 2023

Miri Rodriguez, a BRCA1 mutation carrier, shares how advocating for herself in her healthcare journey as a proud Latina was essential.

Information for Carriers of BRCA Gene Mutations

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What’s in a Name: Previvorship & Patient Advocacy

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For National Previvor Day, Basser Center genetic counselor Becca Mueller, MS, LCGC, writes about the origins of the term and what it means to BRCA mutation carriers.

The Origins of Ovarian Cancer: From TP53 to STIC Lesions

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Basser Director of Gynecologic Research, Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, discusses the cellular origins of ovarian cancer in the fallopian tubes.

2020 Global Prize Presentation and Keynote

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At the 2020 Basser Scientific Symposium, Global Prize winners Douglas Easton, PhD, and Antonis Antoniou, Phd, from Cambridge University, presented their keynote addresses.

Clinician Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

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For National Hispanic Heritage Month, we've compiled some helpful hereditary cancer resources for healthcare providers serving Latino patients and families.

The Importance of BRCA Research: Ovarian Cancer and the Fallopian Tubes

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Basser Director of Gynecologic Cancer Research, Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, discusses the relationship between ovarian cancer and the fallopian tubes and highlights the importance of BRCA-related cancer research.

2020 Breakthroughs and Discoveries Panel

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The Basser Center’s virtual Breakthroughs and Discoveries panel brought together internationally renowned experts in the field of BRCA-related cancer research and care to discuss how discoveries in the lab translate to patient care.

Improving Early Detection and Treatment Options for Ovarian Cancer

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Read about the latest research and ongoing studies focusing on screening, preventative surgery, and treatment options for ovarian cancer.

Racial Disparities in Hereditary Cancer

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Basser Young Leadership Council co-chair and patient advocate Erika Stallings discusses racial disparities in hereditary cancer, BRCA mutations in the Black community, and more with Basser Center scientist and Penn Medicine medical oncologist Payal Shah, MD.

Family History Form

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This form will help you start a conversation with your family and collect information about cancer in your family.

COVID-19 Resources

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View Basser Center and Penn Medicine resources on the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly geared towards cancer patients and BRCA mutation carriers.

BRCA and Melanoma

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Melanoma is a rare form of skin cancer that only makes up 1% of overall skin cancers. However, it is a particularly aggressive form, which it is why it’s important to recognize symptoms and know your personal risk for melanoma.