Jul

17 2018

Knowledge is Power: Understanding and Managing BRCA-Related Cancer Risk

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037

Knowledge is Power: Understanding and Managing BRCA-Related Cancer Risk

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7pm
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre
Lawrence Family JCC

In Partnership with the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania, join us for a panel discussion with Basser Center Executive Director, Dr. Susan Domchek, local physicians Dr. Paul Hyde and Dr. David Smotrich as well as a community member who has been impacted by these issues. Learn about BRCA mutations and related cancers and what can be done to mitigate risk for families. Areas of discussion will include genetic counseling and testing, misconceptions about hereditary cancers and how to navigate through the challenging decision-making and medical management options faced by mutation carriers. Meet and Greet panelists and local support groups. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public with registration. Register:www.lfjcc.org/brca or by calling  858-362-1348  • Light refreshments to be served 

Price: Free
General Admission Seating

Knowledge is Power: Understanding and Managing BRCA-Related Cancer Risk

Sponsor: Sponsored by the Basser Center for BRCA and the Lawrence Family JCC, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS