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Breast Cancer: Keeping It In The Family


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Keeping It In The Family is an exploration of the genetic basis behind breast cancer.  Dr Penny Ward speaks to two guests about their family histories, and what happened to them following genetic testing. Is is harder or easier if the altered gene is found?  What choices are available, and what happens when these are taken away?

References:

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment tool from The Cancer Institute:
https://bcrisktool.cancer.gov/calculator.html

What is genetic testing, pros and cons of this:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/predictive-genetic-tests-cancer/

An example of areola tattoo, several clinics offer this free or at discounted rates for those who have had breast cancer. This is a local clinic to me:
https://permanentmakeupbyclairelouise.co.uk/treatment/areola/

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Naked HealthBy Dr Penny Ward