Basser Jean Bash Brings Out Celebrities for a Good Cause
Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and actress Sara Bareilles performed at the Basser Center's fourth Basser Jean Bash last week in New York City. The sold-out event raised nearly $17 million to help find a cure for BRCA-related cancers.
Basser Center Holds Fundraiser in Manhattan to Help Cure Cancer
The Basser Center held its Basser Jean Bash on November 15th in Manhattan where all attendees wore their most stylish denim. The event it was an event about your "genes" that helped to raise money to find a cure for BRCA-related cancers.
Analysis of Matched Primary and Recurrent BRCA1/2 Mutation-Associated Tumors Identifies Recurrence-Specific Drivers
The Basser Center research team worked to address outstanding questions about cancer recurrence in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers by performing an analysis of paired primary and recurrent BRCA1/2 mutation-associated tumors.
Penn Study Illuminates Why Cancers Caused by BRCA Mutations Recur
Our research team at the Basser Center for BRCA uncovers possible drivers of recurrent breast and ovarian cancers among women carrying high-risk genetic mutations, pointing to methods to more effectively treat disease.
Research Groups Across the US Testing Vaccines to Help Prevent, Terminate Cancer
Susan Domchek, MD, speaks on a vaccine that could prevent breast cancer from developing by noting they will vaccinate BRCA1/2 mutation carriers who have had any cancers and then vaccinate BRCA1/2 mutation carriers who have never had any cancers.
For Patients with Earliest Stage of Breast Cancer, How Much Treatment is Enough?
Doctors are now trying to “right-size” care for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ, what’s sometimes called “stage zero” breast cancer. Susan Domchek, MD, was quoted on these treatment opportunities and risks for patients.
What’s the BRCA Gene, and How Does It Affect Breast Cancer?
Susan Domchek, MD discusses the significance of genetics, genetic testing, the risk of developing cancer with a BRCA gene mutation and more.
Groundbreaking Study to Test a Breast Cancer Vaccine
Dr. Susan Domchek, executive director of the Basser Center, is interviewed with her patient, Karen, on what leading a vaccine trial to prevent breast cancer can really mean for patients and their families.
After Giving Up on Cancer Vaccines, Doctors Start to Find Hope
Susan Domchek, MD, Basser Center executive director, discusses emerging efforts to create cancer vaccines for diseases including those delivered after patients have blood tests to find cancer cells before they show up in scans or standard tests.
The Race to Make a Vaccine for Breast Cancer
Dr. Vonderheide, DPhil, director of the ACC, and Dr. Domchek, Basser Center executive director, discuss the new Basser Cancer Interception Institute’s efforts studying a vaccine to reduce cancer risk among individuals who carry BRCA1/2 mutations.