Genetics and cancer risk
This session, presented on Oct. 25, 2007, at the Science Museum of Virginia, covers the latest information on the connection of genetics and cancer. The speakers addressed how genes may contribute to some cancers, how families can have positive and clear communication about genetic risk, how to evaluate genetic testing options and how to manage cancer risk.
Click the links below to hear the presentations by these panelists:
- Introduction [mp3]
- John Quillin, Ph.D., M.P.H., genetics counselor at VCU Massey Cancer Center. [mp3]
- Angela Bradbury, M.D., director of the Margaret Dyson Family Risk Assessment Center at Fox Chase Cancer Center. [mp3]
- Kathleen Calzone, R.N., M.S.N., senior nurse specialist for research at the Genetics Branch of the National Cancer Institute. [mp3]
- Questions and answers [mp3]
Cancer, genes and family ties: managing cancer risk
Please click on the links below to review program content.
Genes and cancer: today’s “answer” by John Quillin, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Family ties: communicating genetic risk with family members by Angela Bradbury, M.D.
Managing cancer risk by Kathleen Calzone, RN, M.S.N., APNG, FAAN
For information and appointments
To make an appointment, please phone (804) 828-5116. If you have questions, or would like to discuss your situation, please contact:
John Quillin, Ph.D., CGC, (804) 628-1925
Heather Creswick, M.S., CGC, (804) 828-6245
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