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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LATINOS & BRCA Outreach Poster Campaign

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As part of the Basser Center’s LATINOS & BRCA initiative, we’ve launched an outreach poster campaign to raise awareness, provide resources and offer support to Latino communities about BRCA genetic mutations in men and women.

Spanish-Speaking Genetics Providers Directory

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View our directory of Spanish-speaking genetic counselors and other providers in the United States.

Replacing Fear with Hope (Español)

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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.

Considerations for “Previvors” During COVID-19

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The Basser Center understands that for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers and others at high risk of cancer, COVID-19 may have disrupted screening schedules and surgical plans.

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.

Advice from a Nurse Navigator: What to Expect from a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Maria Malloy, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, a nurse navigator in Penn Medicine’s Breast Cancer program, discusses what to expect from a breast cancer diagnosis.

Finding Support and Community Through Instagram: A Conversation with Mackenzie Alleman

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Mackenzie Alleman, a BRCA mutation carrier and patient advocates, shares how she found support and community online and offers suggestions to those looking for help.

Raising Awareness of Breast Cancer in the Black Community: A Discussion with Jamila Kinsey

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Jamila Kinsey, a BRCA mutation carrier and patient advocate talks about the importance of raising awareness of breast cancer in the Black community and why this is so vital.

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.

Genetic Counselor Takeover: Genetic Counseling as a Route to Genetic Evaluation (and Beyond)

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Jessica M. Long, MS, LCGC, a genetic counselor at the Basser Center, writes about the importance of genetic counseling, potential obstacles to meeting a counselor in person, and remote options.