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BeACTive: Free workouts for people with breast cancer
This new, 3-week exercise series features 9 workouts of about 20 minutes each and is designed especially for people who are going through or recovering from treatment, preparing for surgeries, or regaining mobility after surgery. Join real members of our community who are thriving—and exercising—with breast cancer, and our host Sami Mansfield. See the full playlist.
Know your options: Understanding your risk-reducing breast surgical options
07/17/24
Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Penn Medicine, and the Basser Center for BRCA held an important webinar on how to assess and understand your breast cancer risk, as well as learn about the risk-reducing surgical options for those who are at high risk for breast cancer or have BRCA1/2 gene mutations. Leading experts from Penn Medicine and the Basser Center for BRCA discussed and provided their insights on the latest in BRCA treatment, breast cancer risk evaluation and genetic counseling, risk-reducing mastectomy options, advancements in breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and post-surgical management and care.
5 Things to know if you’re at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer
09/20/23
Do you have a family history of or an inherited risk to breast cancer or ovarian cancer? Have you heard of BRCA mutation? Watch this video to learn 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. Thank you to Susan M. Domchek, MD from the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine.
Erica Taxin: 2021 Going Beyond Honoree
11/16/21
Erica was diagnosed with the BRCA gene mutation several years ago and made the difficult choice to get preventative surgeries to minimize her risk of cancer. Erica has served as a strong and vocal advocate about her personal decisions to protect her health and is helping her children navigate these decisions in a positive and informed manner.