genetics

Conquer Cancer ® The ASCO Foundation; Your Stories: Behind the Breakthroughs; conquer.org/yourstories
July 31, 2019 · Patra Wroten, Conquer Cancer staff
The "Your Stories" podcast series from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, provides insight into what it’s like to conquer cancer from different viewpoints. The podcasts featured here touch on how families cope with a cancer diagnosis. Read More >>
May 10, 2019 · Claire Smith, ASCO staff
Kimberly Pena was 31 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the same age her mother was when she was diagnosed more than 3 decades earlier. She shares her experience with cancer, treatment, and trying to convince her family to be tested for the BRCA genetic mutation. Read More >>
April 9, 2019 · Monika Sharda, ASCO staff
In this podcast interview, Dr. Allison W. Kurian talks about a recent study showing that most women with breast or ovarian cancer do not receive genetic testing. Read More >>
December 20, 2018 · Richard L. Schilsky, MD, FACP, FSCT, FASCO
Some recent FDA approvals have made many people aware of tumor-agnostic treatments. But what does that mean and how could it benefit someone with cancer? ASCO Chief Medical Officer Richard L. Schilsky gives insight into this new way of thinking about cancer treatment. Read More >>
November 6, 2018 · Tiffani DeMarco, MS, LCGC
Concerned about a family history of cancer? Learn how genetic counseling and testing can help you understand and manage your own cancer risk. Read More >>

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