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The Future of Breast Cancer Treatment

Dr. Susan Domchek spoke with breast cancer survivor and Basser Advisory Board member, reporter Stacey Sager, about how the future of breast cancer treatment is brighter than ever, with a wealth of new therapies and research making it into the clinic.

Basser Center for BRCA Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Susan Domchek, MD, executive director of the Basser Center, took part in a live interview on the TODAY Show with breast cancer survivor and Basser Advisory Board member Jill Martin.

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.

Headshots of Dr. Susan Domchek and Dr. Clarisa Gracia

Sep 19, 2024

Basser Pearls of Wisdom featuring Drs. Susan M. Domchek and Clarisa Gracia

Join us for a virtual discussion focused on fertility preservation, egg freezing, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), and more. This conversation will be beneficial for parents supporting their adult children navigating fertility considerations, as well as young adult BRCA mutation carriers and their partners. Hear from Susan M. Domchek, MD, Basser executive director, and Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE, Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pennsylvania.

Understanding Your Risk-Reducing Breast Surgical Options

We teamed up with Living Beyond Breast Cancer for a webinar on assessing and understanding your own breast cancer risk. Learn from Basser and other Penn Medicine leading experts about their insights on the latest in BRCA treatment, breast cancer risk evaluation and genetic counseling, risk-reducing mastectomy options, advancements in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and post-surgical management and care.

Men with Cancer History Often Do Not Receive Recommended Genetic Testing

A recent study from Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD showed only a small percentage of men recommended to undergo genetic testing due to personal or family history of cancer actually received it.

Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing 101

Basser Center genetic counselor, Jackie Cappadocia, MS, LCGC, and Cancer Support Community Delaware team up for a webinar to review the genetic basis of cancer and the importance of family history in identifying at-risk relatives.

Furthering Diversity in the Field of Genetics Through the 2023 Summer Program

Meet our six 2023 Basser Summer Scholars and learn what they're looking forward to learning from the Basser Center team this summer.

What You Should Know About Genetic Testing and How it Can Save Lives

Jacquelyn Powers, MS, LCGC, associate director of Genetic Counseling at the Basser Center for BRCA, explained how genetic counseling and testing can identify cancer risk and help prevent or catch it early.

Manage Your Cancer Risk with Genetic Testing

Jacquelyn Powers, MS, LCGC, a genetic counselor at the Basser Center, shares information about genetic counseling and testing services available at the Penn Medicine Mariann and Robert MacDonald Cancer Risk Evaluation Program and at the Center.

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