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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Preimplantation Genetic Technology
Recently, a couple in London used preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to ensure that the husband's BRCA1 mutation was not passed on to their child. To view the full story, please click on the above light blue link.
A Video Story of a 'Previvor'
Upon learning her high risk for developing cancer, a healthy 33-year old Deborah Lindner considered preventive mastectomy. To view this video, please click on the above light blue link.