In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr Bill Evans sits down with Dr Andrea Eisen to talk about how genetics influence breast and ovarian cancer risk. They explore what BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes actually do, how mutations are passed through families, and why understanding your genetic background can be life-changing. Dr Eisen shares information from her work in hereditary cancer genetics, explaining who should consider testing, what results mean, and the options available for prevention ...
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In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr Bill Evans sits down with Dr Andrea Eisen to talk about how genetics influence breast and ovarian cancer risk. They explore what BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes actually do, how mutations are passed through families, and why understanding your genetic background can be life-changing. Dr Eisen shares information from her work in hereditary cancer genetics, explaining who should consider testing, what results mean, and the options available for prevention ...
Melissa Chadwick, Lead for Palliative Care Implementation at Ontario Health, joins us to explore the evolving landscape of palliative care within our healthcare system. She challenges stigmas surrounding end-of-life care and provides a deeper understanding of comfort and support for patients, their families, and loved ones.The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Pr...
The Cancer Assist Podcast
In this episode of the Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr Bill Evans sits down with Dr Andrea Eisen to talk about how genetics influence breast and ovarian cancer risk. They explore what BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes actually do, how mutations are passed through families, and why understanding your genetic background can be life-changing. Dr Eisen shares information from her work in hereditary cancer genetics, explaining who should consider testing, what results mean, and the options available for prevention ...