Jan 28, 2025: BRCA and Hereditary Cancer Workshop - Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

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The UCSF Center for BRCA Research & UCSF Hereditary Cancer Clinic are offering a series of educational workshops to provide more information for mutation carriers and family members.

Our eighth session will focus on Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: Why Men* Should Also Get Tested.

Key Topics

Male risks in hereditary cancer syndromesDifferences in hereditary and non-hereditary male cancerImpact on cancer screening, prevention, and treatmentImportance of genetic testing for family membersPanelists

Pamela Munster, MD (Host)

Medical oncologist, and Co-director of Center for BRCA Research, UCSFElizabeth Lynn, NP, MSN

Nurse practitioner, UCSF HealthJulie Mak, CGC, MS

Genetic counselor, UCSF HealthMarta Sabbadini, CGC, PhD, MS

Genetic counselor, UCSF HealthCommunity representativesAgenda:

5:30 - 5:45 pm: Welcome and Introduction 5:45 - 6:30 pm: Panel discussion6:30 - 7:00 pm: Q&A session

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* assigned male at birth

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