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2023 Basser Summer Scholars
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We asked each of our undergraduate students from our 8-week internship to reflect on their experiences at the Basser Center and share what they've learned while being immersed in the lab, classroom, and clinical research settings learning about basic science, cancer genetics and genetic counseling. 

Family Health History in the Latino Community with Miri Rodriguez
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When author and storyteller Miri Rodriguez discovered she carried a BRCA1 gene mutation, she took on the role of informing her own family about how this mutation could be passed through generations. Miri and her aunt discuss the importance of knowing your family history in the Latino community.

5 Things to Know if You're at High Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer
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Do you have a family history of or an inherited risk to breast cancer or ovarian cancer? Have you heard of BRCA mutation? Basser executive director, Susan M. Domchek, MD, teamed up with our friends at Living Beyond Breast Cancer to discuss how genetic testing can significantly reduce your risk of a late-stage cancer diagnosis, what screenings insurance might cover, and how to talk to your doctor about your breast cancer risk. Learn about the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer so you know what to watch out for.