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Unraveling the Complexities of BRCA-Related Breast and Ovarian Cancers
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Dr. Katherine L. Nathanson, Director of Genetics at the Basser Center, discusses the complexities of BRCA-related breast & ovarian cancers and gives insight into ongoing research and the potential avenues for future breakthroughs.

Ashley Dedmon's Basser Family Story
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Hear from one of our Basser Center YLC members and Black & BRCA partners as she shares why our endless work means so much to her and her family.

Gary Fuhrman's Basser Family Story
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Hear from one of our Basser Center Advisory Board members as he shares why our endless work means so much to him and his family.

Helene Sorin's Basser Family Story
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Hear from our Basser Center PLC Co-Chair and BCAB member as she shares why our endless work means so much to her and her family.

Jenny Sorin's Basser Family Story
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Hear from our Basser YLC Co-Chair as she shares why our endless work means so much to her and her family.

Genetic Testing Advocates: The Wolf Family Navigates Life with a BRCA Mutation
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After understanding their own hereditary cancer risk, the Wolf family soon learned about the importance of genetic testing and counseling and the power of education. Vicki Wolf and her sons Jeremy, Sean and Sam, discuss their journey and how they navigate a BRCA gene mutation as a family.

BRCA & Ovarian Cancer Risk Reduction Panel
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The Basser Center Young Leadership Council presents a virtual discussion focused on ovarian cancer screenings, risk-reducing surgical options, hormone replacement therapy, and relevant topics.

An Update on Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Research at the Basser Center
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Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, gives an update on pancreatic cancer research at the Basser Center.

Pancreatic Cancer Screening Information - Video 1
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Let's talk about pancreatic cancer screening. Have there been any updates on the suggested age, frequency, and procedure for screening? Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, shares what you need to know.

Pancreatic Cancer Screening Information - Video 2
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Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, shares more on what you need to know about pancreatic cancer screening in this second informational video.

Hereditary Cancer Genetic Testing 101
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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. 

How Common is Pancreatic Cancer?
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Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program and a leader in the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, answers how common is pancreatic cancer and who is most likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Share the Gift of Knowledge
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This holiday season, as you pass the turkey and stuffing, please also pass along the gift of knowledge. Share this video and our BRCA risk factor quiz (basser.org/quiz) with three people you love and ask them to share with three more. Through the power of family and friendship, we can save countless lives. 

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.