BRCA & Ovarian Cancer Risk Reduction Panel

The Basser Center Young Leadership Council presents a virtual discussion focused on ovarian cancer screenings, risk-reducing surgical options, hormone replacement therapy, and relevant topics.
Kristina Coccoluto and Dani Nodelman, two Basser YLC members who both carry a BRCA1 gene mutation, share their experiences undergoing prophylactic salpingectomy and hysterectomy surgeries. The discussion features Penn Medicine's Danielle L. Burkland, MD, and is moderated by YLC Co-Chair, Erika Stallings, Esq.

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I’m brca1 however nobody talks about the highly increased risk of overall mortality linked to early onset menopause! Also significantly increased risk of Alzheimer’s and Dimentia 😢