Bill’s Story (Video)
Bill was diagnosed with male breast cancer after he noticed a lump on his breast in 2014. He subsequently tested positive for a BRCA2 mutation. Watch Bill's story.
Five Facts Men (and Women) Need to Know About BRCA
By Carol Guzman Even more than 25 years after the discovery of the BRCA gene, there are still misconceptions about
What’s Jewish about Hereditary Cancer? Q&A Session
In October 2020, the Sarnoff Center presented our first virtual iteration of What’s Jewish about Hereditary Cancer? Watch the Q&A portion here.
Breast Cancer Testing: Then & Now
by Carol Guzman In 1995, the BRCA genetic test for predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer was among the first cancer
Are all BRCA mutations alike?
By Haley Fuoco You may have heard that individuals with Jewish ancestry have a greater risk of BRCA mutations, linked to breast
Does Cancer Really Skip Generations?
By Haley Fuoco Unfortunately, most of us know someone whose life has been touched by cancer in some way. In
Talking to Your Family About BRCA-Related Cancers
In honor of November as Family Health History month, the Sarnoff Center and partner organizations are sharing information about certain
Celebrate Family Health Month with Us!
November is Family Health History Month. Because many families gather for Thanksgiving, it’s an ideal time to collect or update
BRCA-Associated Cancers You Might Not Know
By Carol Guzman The BRCA gene gets its name from breast cancer, a disease commonly linked to mutations of the
