Breaking Down the Basics of Breast Cancer
Susan Domchek, MD, answered common questions about BRCA gene mutations and their connection to cancer risk. “5% of women and 10% of men with breast cancer have a specific genetic susceptibility.”
Inside the Latest Developments of a Vaccine to Prevent Cancer
Susan Domchek, MD, executive director of the Basser Center, speaks with NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson for the TODAY Show about the revolutionary work at the Basser Cancer Interception Institute to create a vaccine to stop BRCA-related cancers.
Breast Cancer Rates Are Rising. But More Women Are Surviving Too
Coverage of breast cancer incidence and survival rates includes commentary from advocate Alejandra Campoverdi, who helped launch the Latinos & BRCA initiative with the Basser Center for BRCA.
National Academy of Medicine Elects Five New Members from Penn
Robert Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, Director of the Abramson Cancer Center, is 1 of 5 experts from the University of Pennsylvania that have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the nation’s highest honors in health and medicine.
Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Basser Center for BRCA in Philadelphia
Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory Ritrievi presents the Basser Center with a $100,000 donation from funds raised at the July 2023 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic.
Bucks County Family Returns Home After Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to Raise Awareness About Ovarian Cancer
After battling and overcoming ovarian cancer, Christine Hussey is no stranger to climbing mountains - literally! Christine made a goal of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with her husband and twin sons to raise awareness for those affect by the disease.
Many Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer
Susan Domchek, MD, Basser's executive director, who was not involved in the study, said that as more people undergo BRCA testing, it’s critical to give them an accurate risk estimate—with family history or lack thereof being key in the equation.
Breast Cancer in Men? It’s Possible. Here’s What You Should Know
BRCA gene mutations can put both women AND men for certain cancers. Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD, director of our Men & BRCA Program, explained what men should know about genetic testing and cancer risk.
Cancer Runs in Families. Too Few Are Getting Tested.
Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD, director of the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA program, was quoted in a recent story about how uncovering genetic mutations can guide treatment and prevention.
Breast Cancer Vaccine Trials Take Shape
Coverage of an upcoming breast cancer vaccine clinical trial at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center mentions a Penn study, led by Susan Domchek, MD, that is testing a vaccine to prevent cancer among people with BRCA gene mutations.