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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.

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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.

Navigating Sexual Health and Intimacy After Surgery: A Discussion with Dana Donofree

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Dana Donofree, designer and founder of AnaOno Intimages, shares her own experience with cancer and discusses how to navigate sexual health and intimacy after surgery.

Penn Center for Genome Integrity: Hereditary Cancer and Beyond

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Roger Greenberg, MD, PhD, the Basser Center’s Director of Basic Science and the Director of the new Penn Center for Genome Integrity, discusses the new Center.

Genetic Counselor Takeover: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Risk

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Basser Center genetic counselor Jessica M. Long, MS, LCGC, explains the ins and outs of direct-to-consumer genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.

Ask Dr. Domchek: Enhancing PARP Inhibitors

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Susan Domchek, MD, discusses PARP inhibitors and ways in which they might be combined with other cancer treatments.

Ask Dr. Domchek: Enhancing PARP Inhibitors

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Basser Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, discusses PARP inhibitors and ways in which they might be combined with other cancer treatments.

Changes in Classification of BRCA1/2 Mutations are Extremely Rare

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In light of a recent news article, the Basser Center stresses that it is extremely rare that genetic testing reports change an interpretation from harmful to anything less than that.

Genetic Counselor Takeover: What Age Should You be Tested for a BRCA Mutation?

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Basser Center genetic counselor Danielle McKenna, MS, LCGC, explains what age at which at-risk individuals should consider testing for a BRCA mutation.

Prostate Cancer Screening with a BRCA Mutation

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Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD, discusses hereditary prostate cancer and recent scientific advancements.

Genetic Counselor Takeover: National Family Health History Day

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Basser Center genetic counselor Jessica Ebrahimzadeh, MS, LCGC, gives advice about how to discuss health history and cancer risk with your family.

BRCA and Pancreatic Cancer: Recent Advancements

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Kim Reiss Binder, MD, explains ongoing trials and recent advancements related to BRCA-related pancreatic cancer.

LATINOS & BRCA

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Elle Magazine editor-in-chief and fashion icon Nina Garcia shares her personal story with hereditary cancer and helps launch Basser Center initiative, LATINOS & BRCA.

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