Ovarian Cancer

Basser Center Genetic Counselor Danielle McKenna, MS, LCGC, discusses the recommended age for genetic testing for BRCA1/2 mutations for both men and women.

Basser Center Executive Director, Susan Domchek, MD, discussed BRCA mutations and their potential impact on the lives of young women. Dr. Domchek covers what types of cancer may impact mutation carriers, as well as screening guidelines, preventative surgery, and topics like family planning.

Allison Werner-Lin, PhD, LCSW, EdM, discussed managing BRCA mutations. Dr. Werner-Lin is Assistant Professor at the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania where she conducts research addressing psychosocial aspects of genomic testing.

Basser Center Executive Director, Susan Domchek, MD, discussed understanding hereditary cancer risk and BRCA mutations, providing a comprehensive introduction for mutation carriers and their families with an emphasis on risk terminology and basic genetic concepts.

Basser Center Executive Director, Susan Domchek, MD, and Roger Greenberg, MD, PhD, discuss recent advancements in BRCA-related research. Dr. Greenberg is the Basser Center's Director of Basic Science and Associate Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE, discussed fertility and family planning for those with BRCA mutations. Dr. Gracia is Associate Professor and board-certified reproductive endocrinologist in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pennsylvania.

Susan Domchek, MD, discussed recent advancements in BRCA-related research. Dr. Domchek is the Basser Center's Executive Director, Basser Professor in Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Marianne and Robert MacDonald Cancer Risk Evaluation Center.

Susan Domchek, MD, discussed recent advancements in BRCA-related research. Dr. Domchek is the Basser Center's Executive Director, Basser Professor in Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Marianne and Robert MacDonald Cancer Risk Evaluation Center.

In this November 5, 2019 webinar, the Basser Center's Director of Gynecologic Cancer Research, Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD, presented on hereditary ovarian cancer and BRCA. Dr. Drapkin discussed the latest in ovarian cancer research, treatment options, the issue of screening, and more.

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.