Specific to the Ashkenazi Jewish community articles, blogs, webinars, videos, fact sheets, resources, etc.
Raising Awareness of the BRCA Gene Among the Jewish Community
My Story of Strength: Embracing Life Through Tough Decisions
Marisa shares her story and how she gained strength that has helped her to embrace her own power, make choices with confidence, and surround herself with people who lift her up.
Rabbi and Community Leaders Guide
Alona Shaked's Story: Finding Beauty in Her Own Tragedy
The day Basser YLC member, Alona Shaked, was diagnosed with breast cancer was the same day she learned about what BRCA1/2 gene mutations are. She says, "While what happened to me was in many ways horrible, there is some beauty in what my own tragedy has given someone else: Life-saving knowledge."
Our BRCA Journeys: A Storytelling Event
Susan Domchek, MD, moderated this Central Synagogue panel with individuals across various communities discussing their BRCA mutations and the steps they have taken to reduce their risk.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 in the Ashkenazi Jewish Community
BRCA in the Jewish Population
A BRCA Family Affair: Susan Domchek, MD in Conversation with Ali Rogin and Her Parents
Learn about one family's journey with BRCA in this discussion between Basser Center Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, Ali Rogin (author of Beat Breast Cancer Like A Boss) and her parents, Rebecca and Max Weinberg (drummer for the E Street Band).
Genetic Testing Can Save Lives: Dr. Susan Domchek Discusses the BFOR Study
The BFOR study provides genetic testing for common BRCA mutations for women and men of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish ancestry, age 25 or older, in four U.S. metropolitan areas.
2013 Breast and Ovarian Cancer Symposium at the Central Synagogue in NYC
This 2013 symposium on the Ashkenazi Jewish population's increased chances of carrying a BRCA mutation was moderated by Barbara Walters and featured a panel of breast and ovarian cancer experts, including Basser's Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD.