Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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.
The Yale Cancer Center Cancer Genetic Counseling Program provides genetic counseling and testing to people at increased risk for hereditary cancer and helps them to make informed medical decisions based on their own personal risk assessment. These interventions can have a huge impact on a person's life by allowing them to better manage their health and reduce their risk of ever developing cancer.