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Mastectomy: Who, What, Why, When & What’s New?
A focus on mastectomy and reconstruction - what to expect before, during, and after surgery; different types of breast reconstruction and implant options; and tips for managing recovery and self-care.
Basser Center Board Member and Reporter Discusses Cancer Treatment
Basser Pearls of Wisdom: A Conversation with Susan M. Domchek, MD and Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE
This conversation focuses on fertility preservation, egg freezing, pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), and more.
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.
Research, Treatment and Prevention of BRCA-Related Cancers
Susan Domchek, MD, Basser executive director, discussed her path to breast cancer genetics research and how the Basser Center is working to improve care and future outcomes for people with a family history of cancer, including BRCA mutation carriers.
A BRCA Family Affair: The Emotional Realities of a Lifelong Journey
The PLC discusses the emotional realities of being a BRCA mutation carrier and the parent of a child who has, or may have, a BRCA mutation.
Making What’s Next in Medicine: Why Research at Penn Powers Many FDA-Approved Treatments
What Types of Tests Should Be Done for Pancreatic Cancer?
Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, answers one common question regarding BRCA in men.
Frequently Asked Questions About Men & BRCA
Basser Center genetic counselors, Avi Anantharajah, MS, LCGC and Derek Mann, MS, LCGC, answer some of our most-frequently asked questions about men's health awareness for BRCA gene carriers.