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BRCA Research Update Webinar
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Basser Center Executive Director Susan Domchek, MD, presented the annual research webinar on recent advancements in BRCA-related cancer research. Dr. Domchek discussed clinical trials and scientific advancements, as well as breakthroughs in cancer treatment such as current FDA approvals. Watch above or on YouTube.
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| Navigating Sexual Health and Intimacy After Surgery
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For the Basser blog, Dana Donofree, founder of AnaOno, discusses the complex issue of adjusting to a new body after mastectomy surgery.
Our Young Leadership Council teamed up with AnaOno for a panel discussion about sexual health and intimacy after surgery. Dana (second from right) moderated the panel, which included Basser Center genetic counselor Danielle McKenna, MS, LCGC, family therapist Lindsey Hoskins, PhD, BRCA mutation carrier Erika Stallings, and sexual health specialist Dana Shanis, MD. Watch a recording of the panel here.
AnaOno was also a partner in the annual New York Fashion Week Cancerland fashion show benefitting Metavivor. This February, we were proud to sponsor Basser Young Leadership Council founding co-chair and patient advocate Erika Stallings who walked the runway as an AnaOno model. This truly inspiring event supports breast cancer research and featured some absolutely #fearless women. Watch the recap video.
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|  | Sisters Tamika Williams and Jamila Kinsey with their mother
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among black women in the US, and black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Men are also at risk for breast and other hereditary cancers. Knowing your family health history is an important step towards understanding your cancer risk.
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| The Generational Impact of Cancer
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YLC member Ashley Dedmond recently gave a TED talk about the generational impact of her family’s BRCA2 mutation. In this inspiring video, she discusses her family history of cancer, her experience as a young caregiver, her journey to genetic testing and the impact it has had on her life.
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Basser in the News
The Other Jewish Women's Cancer
Lilith Magazine examined the genetic risk of ovarian cancer, especially in Jewish women, and interviewed Susan Domchek, MD, about prevention, screening, and treatment options.
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Where Do I Find a Genetic Counselor?
Basser Genetic Counselor Jessica Long, MS, LCGC, explains the role of a genetic counselor, discusses where to find one, and why it's vital to have a counselor support you through the genetic testing process.
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| The Basser Center is proud to host and sponsor events throughout the country.
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Save the Date: Breakthroughs & Discoveries Panel (Philadelphia, PA)
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