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Cancer does run in families, but Dr. Stan Wasbin, Medical Director forYour Cancer Today, suggests it is misleading to think of cancer as a group ofgenetic diseases. He suggests we look at the link between genetics and canceras a "non-modifiable risk factor."
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Kim Banks, from St. Joseph's Hospital Genetic counseling program workswith patients to help them detect and understand their genetic profile.Patients are encouraged to be proactive with their conditions.
Dr. Sheila Forman, Clinical Psychologist, member of the Your Cancer TodayMedical Advisory Board, suggests that knowing your risks is always better thannot knowing. Knowledge can lead to early detection, the most effective weaponin the fight against cancer.
Your Cancer Today interviews a mother and her daughter who have gonethrough genetic testing for breast cancer. Their stories help illustrate theadvantages of knowing your risks and keeping your options open.
To preview a segment from Your Cancer Today (Season 3 Week 6), check thelinks below:
Dr. Stan Wasbin, Medical Director for Your Cancer Today. Genetics andCancer Risk. http://www.yourcancertoday.com/news/drstans3w6.html
Kim Banks, St. Joseph's Hospital Genetic counseling program.http://www.yourcancertoday.com/news/kimbanks.html
Dr. Sheila Forman. The benefits of knowing your risks.http://www.yourcancertoday.com/news/drforman-genetics.html
About Your Cancer Today(TM)
Now in its third season, Your Cancer Today is an international televisionshow dedicated to providing unbiased and commercial-free information. Itsmission is to help cancer patients and their families make informed decisionsabout treatment and recovery.
Each week, the host of the show, Don Baillargeon interviews the doctorsand researchers that are leading the fight against cancer. Topics include:symptoms, early detection, breakthroughs, treatment options, risk factors, andprevention. The show features interviews with cancer survivors and theirsupporters. A complete listing of TV stations, cable and satellite systemsthat carry Your Cancer Today can be found at: http://www.yourcancertoday.com.
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