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 ...
Supporting Children and Teens Through A Parent’s Cancer Journey with Laura Jin
The Cancer Assist Podcast
47 minutes
11 months ago
Supporting Children and Teens Through A Parent’s Cancer Journey with Laura Jin
Laura Jin, Child Life Specialist at the Juravinski Cancer Centre is our guest this episode. She joins our host, Dr. Bill Evans to discuss the importance of supporting children whose parents are receiving cancer treatment and the growing specialization of Child Life. In this episode, we learn more about tailoring strategies for dealing with a parent’s diagnosis and grief for specific age groups, families with kids spanning several age ranges, and empowering parents and loved ones through the j...
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 ...
