A Shot in the Arm That Can Help Fight Cancer? How Vaccine Trials Are Showing Promise
2024 NextGen Stars Showcase: Kara N. Maxwell, MD, PhD
Genetic Testing Advocates: The Wolf Family Navigates Life with a BRCA Mutation
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 Mutations in Men: Three Things to Know
A Moment for Men’s Health
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.
At What Age Should a Male BRCA Carrier Begin Screening for Cancer?
Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Genetics and Director of the Basser Center’s Men & BRCA Program, answers one common question regarding BRCA in men.
Sir, You Have Breast Cancer!
After finding out Harvey and Vicki both carried a BRCA2 genetic mutation and both received a breast cancer diagnosis, these siblings and co-founders of HIS Breast Cancer Awareness nonprofit organization vowed to help educate and support others.
Men & BRCA Educational Panel
A panel discussion focused on men and BRCA gene mutations, including risk factors and surveillance options. Hear from BRCA mutation carrier and advocate, Gary Fuhrman, Penn Medicine physician Vivek Narayan, MD, MSCE, and Basser Genetic Counselor Avi Anantharajah, MS, LCGC. The discussion was moderated by Basser Young Leadership Council member Louis Abrams, Esquire.