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Staying Positive After Testing Positive

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Hilary shares how her journey as a BRCA2 mutation carrier has profoundly shaped her life and her decision to undergo preventative surgery.

Collect Your Family History Worksheet

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Basser Resources Brochure

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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.

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.

B is for Bravery: A BRCA War Story

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Basser YLC member Callum Beale writes about his sister's ongoing battle with BRCA-related cancer and how he is inspired by her bravery.

Telehealth Considerations

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Basser Center genetic counselor Jacquelyn Powers, MS, LCGC, writes about her experience seeing patients via telehealth and considerations for the future.

Genetic Counseling via Telehealth

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Basser Center genetic counselor Jacquelyn Powers, MS, LCGC, discusses genetic counseling via telehealth and what patients can expect from a typical appointment.

Hoja Informativa de BRCA

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El Basser Center para BRCA es el primer centro integral para la investigación, tratamiento y prevención de tipos de cáncer relacionados con el BRCA.

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.