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Sunday, February 15 • 6:45pm - 8:00pm
What about My (Jewish) Genes in Twenty-Fifteen? Advances in Hereditary Cancers

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The field of cancer genetics is evolving rapidly. We will discuss and explore advances in the study of hereditary breast, ovarian, and colon cancer, some of which are specifically connected to Ashkenazi Jews and based on research by Israeli scientists. Who should consider genetic testing?  What new tests are available, and what risk reduction options are there for individuals with a genetic mutation?  A must for anyone with a personal or family history of breast, ovarian, or colon cancer.
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Rachel Barnett

Rachel E. Barnett is a Certified Genetic Counselor with extensive experience in hereditary cancers and genetic counseling. A Cancer Genetic Counselor at Yale University for over ten years, she now works with Informed DNA, a network of independent genetic experts offering genetic... Read More →

Sunday February 15, 2015 6:45pm - 8:00pm
High Ridge
  Identity & Global Culture

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