Genetic Testing

The Basser Center's Black & BRCA initiative presents a virtual panel about discussing hereditary cancer with your family. Moderated by Black & BRCA cofounder Erika Stallings, the panel includes Basser oncologist Payal Shah, MD, Houston Methodist Sugar Land/West genetic counselor Tiffiney G. Carter, MS, CGC, and Basser Young Leadership Council member Ashley Dedmon.

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, and Justin Bekelman, MD, discussed how BRCA mutations affect men, including an increased risk of prostate cancer. Dr. Bekelman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania.

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.

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.

Basser Center Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, presented a webinar on cancer genetic testing for physicians and other healthcare providers. She discussed genetic testing for cancer predisposition syndromes; panel testing including BRCA and other genes; genetic research updates, and more.

Basser Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, and Allison Werner-Lin, PhD, Associate Professor at Penn Medicine’s School of Social Policy and Practice discuss how to talk to your family about BRCA mutations and hereditary cancer.