Life is about balance. Jennifer knew the next step after learning she carries a BRCA1 mutation was to create a preventative care plan that works best for her, but she also knew she wanted to continue to live her life and feel empowered.
Accelerating Progress through Early Detection and Targeted Therapies
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Clinical trials conducted at the Basser Center have been integral to several important FDA approvals of new therapies for patients with BRCA-related ovarian and breast cancers. Help us build on this progress and translate research into cures by joining our matching gift challenge!
Putting a Mission in Motion
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We are so excited to announce our December Matching Gift Campaign! To help accelerate our progress, a generous supporter has pledged to match all gifts to the Basser Center through the end of the year, up to $50,000. Give today at basser.org/donate and SAVE LIVES by translating research into cures.
Basser Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, discusses how BRCA mutations impact men, including which cancers they are at hereditary risk for and recommendations for screening.
Ask Dr. Domchek: Management of BRCA-Related Ovarian Cancer Risk
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Basser Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, discusses BRCA-related ovarian cancer risk and management options, such as recent research into fallopian tube removal.
BRCA and Breast Cancer
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Basser oncologist Payal Shah, MD, discusses landmark approvals of targeted therapies for the treatment of BRCA-related breast cancer, as well as ongoing cancer research.
An Evening of Storytelling with the Basser Young Leadership Council
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On October 3, 2018, Basser YLC co-chair Erika Stallings; Rob Sorin, father of YLC member Jenny Sorin and wife of Basser Leadership Council member Helene Sorin; and writer Taylor Harris shared their personal stories on life with a BRCA mutation.
An Evening of Storytelling with the Basser Young Leadership Council: Erika Stallings
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Lawyer and Basser YLC co-chair Erika Stallings shared a personal story about her experiences with dating after learning of her own mutation.
An Evening of Storytelling with the Basser Young Leadership Council: Taylor Harris
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Writer Taylor Harris shared a personal story about her family and learning of her own mutation.
Ask Dr. Domchek: Breast Cancer Prevention in Young Women with BRCA Mutations
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The Basser Center's Executive Director, Susan Domchek, MD, discusses early screening recommendations for young women with BRCA mutations.
Ask Dr. Domchek: Recent Treatment Options for BRCA-Related Cancers
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In this ongoing series of answers to common questions received by the Basser Center, Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, discusses recent advancements in treatment options for BRCA-related cancers, such as drugs like PARP inhibitors.
