Black Women and Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer
Offered By: Stanford University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the genetic risk factors for breast cancer in Black women and the genomics of breast cancer tumors in this 40-minute lecture by Stanford Health Care Breast Cancer Surgeon Candice Thompson, MD. Discover how to identify personal breast cancer risk, understand familial cancer connections, and learn about racial disparities in genetic testing access. Gain insights into epigenetics and the immune system's response to cancer, as well as how tumor genomics influence treatment options. Understand the crucial role of Black women's participation in clinical trials for advancing research on cancer variants. Learn effective self-advocacy strategies for navigating breast cancer screening and risk assessment processes.
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Black Women and Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer
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Stanford Health Care
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