{"id":47666,"date":"2011-09-30T07:55:28","date_gmt":"2011-09-30T11:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=47666"},"modified":"2011-10-07T08:25:19","modified_gmt":"2011-10-07T12:25:19","slug":"genetic-counselors-offer-free-presentation-on-hereditary-cancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2011\/09\/genetic-counselors-offer-free-presentation-on-hereditary-cancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic Counselors Offer Free Presentation on Hereditary Cancers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Genetic counselors<\/a> say family history is a key element in cancer prevention and treatment. Uncovering a mutation in the genes known as BRCA1 and BRCA2 can help predict risk of certain cancers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough most breast and ovarian cancers are sporadic, some families have more than their fair share of breast and ovarian cancer,\u201d says board-certified genetic counselor Robin Schwartz<\/a>, assistant professor in genetics and developmental biology and pediatrics at the UConn Health Center. \u201cIndividuals who have personal or family history of early-onset breast cancer or ovarian cancer at any age may be at higher risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Genetic counselors can help assess risk and guide patients through the genetic testing process. A panel of them, including Schwartz and Jennifer Stroop<\/a>, also from the UConn Health Center, as well as other counselors in the community and patients, will be part of a free presentation on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer at the Low Learning Center Tuesday, Oct. 4<\/strong>, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The program is offered by the Health Center and FORCE<\/a>, or \u201cFacing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered,\u201d a national nonprofit devoted to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, in partnership with Hartford Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, and Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile many factors affect a person\u2019s risk, knowing your family history can help empower you to work with your health care providers in developing a personal cancer prevention plan,\u201d Schwartz says. \u201cIf you believe breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family, you may want to contact a board-certified genetic counselor to discuss your concerns. And in the immediate short term, come to the program.\u201d<\/p>\n

The program will feature a screening of \u201cIn the Family<\/a>,\u201d a documentary about families undergoing genetic testing, their subsequent decisions, and the impact on their lives. Those interested in attending are asked to register by calling 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n

The Low Learning Center is on the ground floor of the UConn Health Center\u2019s main building<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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