Interview: Dr Janicek (gyn oncologist) and Dr Harness (breast) - risks, prevention & recommendations (genetics breast/ovarian/Lynch Syndrome) Ovarian Cancer and Us OVARIAN CANCER and US Ovarian Cancer and Us

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Interview: Dr Janicek (gyn oncologist) and Dr Harness (breast) - risks, prevention & recommendations (genetics breast/ovarian/Lynch Syndrome)



Blogger's Note:  the missed media opportunity to educate the public regarding important ovarian cancer issues: eg. 1) lack of ovarian cancer effective screening;eg. ovarian cancer is only caught after the fact;  2) ovarian cancer mortality rates are 4x higher than breast cancer; example of hereditary cancer in early ages (20's); 3) breast cancer patients/family history tend to focus on breast cancer only and overlook ovarian cancer; 4) small reference to Lynch Syndrome; 5) barriers to genetic testing; 6) cyberspace myths & false information; 7) twin examples (sisters) and more.....



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