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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
When Genetic Testing Can Be Dangerous to Your Health
Read the full article at: http://www.oprah.com/health/Genetic-Testing-Dangers-DNA-Research-Breakthroughs
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
BRCA Patent Case
The Supreme Court is slated to hear arguments in April 2013.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Did you see Smilow Cancer Hospital's Flash Mob Commercial on the Super Bowl? Watch it here!
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Friday, February 1, 2013
PARP Inhibitor Research Update
Thursday, February 28
12:00 noon EST / 9:00 am PST
Join FORCE for an update on PARP inhibitor research! PARP inhibitors are drugs being studied as targeted therapy for treating BRCA-related cancers. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or investigating for a family member, this webinar will provide you with the latest information about the status of PARP inhibitor research. FORCE is pleased to present medical oncologist and researcher Susan Domcheck, MD, Executive Director of the Basser Research Center for BRCA as she explains more about the state of research on these drugs. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/274781610