Genetic Advances in Detecting and Preventing Breast Cancer
Series: Breast Care: An Update
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The field of genetics exploded with the completion of the human genome project in 2003. The discovery of two genes related to breast cancer has opened up options for many families and created a greater understanding of the relation between family history and health risks. This segment looks at recent developments, what is being worked on currently, and what the future may hold.
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The field of genetics exploded with the completion of the human genome project in 2003. The discovery of two genes related to breast cancer has opened up options for many families and created a greater understanding of the relation between family history and health risks. This segment looks at recent developments, what is being worked on currently, and what the future may hold.
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October 23 2007
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Breast Care: an update
Tuesday, Oct. 23 - Genetics
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In 2003 the Human Genome Project was completed. And the information gained has caused a revolution of thought of how certain health conditions are diagnosed and treated. The identification of two genes connected with breast cancer has affected every decision related to breast care, from whether a woman should use a standard mammography for screening or if an MRI would be more effective, to what types of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are most appropriate for a patient identified as having a family history and therefore a higher risk of breast cancer.
"I?m Luba Djurdjinovic, and I?m the Director of the Genetic Counseling Program that?s based here in Binghamton and is part of a non-profit called The Ferre Institute and I?ve been in practice for about 30 years. We were very excited in the early...
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