On this special episode of Sequenced, Dr. Brawley and Dr. Len, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, of the American Cancer Society join us to discuss the newsworthiness of cancer research, cancer prevention strategies, and the future of healthcare. Our moderator is Leena Rao a technology reporter based in San Francisco. The American Cancer Society is committed to freeing the world from cancer and is focused on cancer research, sharing expert perspectives, and increasing awareness for cancer prevention.

American Cancer Society: Dr. Brawley and Dr. Len, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, on Sequenced

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talk to Dr. Kristi Funk, Breast Cancer Surgeon and author of Breasts: The Owner's Manual, about everyday choices to improve breast health and lower overall cancer risk. Dr. Funk also debunks common breast cancer myths such as the role that soy and coffee can play.

Dr. Kristi Funk on improving breast health and lowering overall cancer risk.

      Erica Ramos, the 2018 President of National Society of Genetic Counselors, talks to GenomeWeb's Senior Editor Turna Ray about the growing field of genetic testing and role that genetic counselors can play in helping people make the most of their health information.     Note: This podcast is not an endorsement of Color by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.             

Erica Ramos, President of NSGC, interviewed by Turna Ray of GenomeWeb

      On this episode of Sequenced, Dr. Ranjit Manchandra, Clinical Senior Lecturer at Barts Cancer Institute in London, sits down with Business Insider’s Erin Brodwin to discuss population-based genetic testing for cancer prevention. Dr. Manchandra’s recent research found that population testing for multiple breast cancer genes has the potential to be both cost-effective and life-saving.      

Dr Ranjit Manchanda of Barts Cancer Institute, interviewed by Erin Brodwin of Business Insider

      On this episode of Sequenced, Halle Tecco, founder of Rock Health and Angel Investor at Techammer, sits down with Business Insider’s Lydia Ramsey to discuss the digital health landscape, the recent JP Morgan, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway news, and achieving gender parity in healthcare.      

Halle Tecco, founder of Rock Health, interviewed by Lydia Ramsey of Business Insider

      Adam Klein, winner of 2016 Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X, talks to us about competing on the show on behalf of his mother who sadly passed away from lung cancer just days after he returned home from the competition. He shares his perspective on the importance of raising awareness for lung cancer to bring understanding to this often misunderstood disease.      

American Cancer Society: Dr. Brawley and Dr. Len, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, on Sequenced

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