A research project looking at lived experiences with breast cancer, BRCA mutations, and genetic testing. Research survey below:
Boston College
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Join us this Thursday on Zoom for a panel with Lyndsay Levingston and Vina Morris to discuss racial disparities in hereditary cancer outcomes. Click the link below to register for zoom.
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Don't miss this amazing #NationalBlackFamilyCancerAwarenessWeek virtual panel event with @BasserBRCA on Wednesday, 6/8, at 7:30pm EST! Click the link to register and learn more. #BlackCanFam
Move over ̶B̶r̶a̶d̶y̶ ̶B̶u̶n̶c̶h! The Black & BRCA Bunch for this month's virtual event will discuss Family Reunions and their importance as a time to discuss your family health history conversations with loved ones. Register for the event here: spr.ly/6019zVwN5
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To our patients: you inspire us. YOU are the fuel that drives our work & research each day. Despite the challenges & struggles that cancer brings, you CONTINUE. Today on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay, we celebrate & honor each survivor we have had the privilege to treat. #NCSD2022
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"As researchers, we can enhance our relationships in underserved communities if we embed community voices in what we do and participate in a dialogue," says @DrVBSheppard. Read the stories of those working to advance #HealthEquity. go.usa.gov/xumB3 #CancerMoonshot
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Take our survey to share your story!
tinyurl.com/BCBRCA2022
Pal, T., Bonner et. al (2015). A high frequency of BRCA mutations in young black women with breast cancer residing in Florida. Cancer, 121(23)
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Dr. Hesse-Biber's research team at Boston College is studying the lived experiences of those who may be BRCA positive.
Please consider taking our survey below or in our bio if this sounds like you!
tinyurl.com/BCBRCA2022
#BRCA #genetictesting #Cancer #breastcancer
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If you answer yes, please follow the link below to access our survey!
tinyurl.com/BCBRCA2022
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Help us investigate the prevalence of disparities in genetic cancer testing by taking the survey below:
tinyurl.com/BCBRCA2022
If you are chosen to be interviewed, we will send a $40 Amazon gift card as thanks for your time!
#BRCA1 #BRCA2 #breastcancerawareness
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BRCA mutations don't discriminate. If you have tested positive for a BRCA mutation or have a high risk of cancer in your family, please consider taking the survey in our bio!
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Researchers at Boston College are studying the lived experiences of those who may be BRCA positive, and especially those that face marginalization from the healthcare system. Take our confidential survey tinyurl.com/BCBRCA2022 today if you are interested! #GeneticTesting #BRCA
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Researchers at Boston College are studying the lived experiences of those who may be BRCA positive, and especially those that face marginalization from the healthcare system. Check out this quote from a female participant! #BRCA #GeneticTesting
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Researchers at Boston College are studying the lived experiences of those who may be BRCA positive. Check out the link in our bio today to take our confidential survey #BRCA #BreastCancer #GeneticTesting
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Pediatric cancer is among the top causes of death in children in the United States. The BC BRCA Team collected facts & statistics about youth cancer in an informative graphic #Cancer #YouthCancer #GeneticTesting
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With February's "Feel It On the First" come and gone, we'd like to offer this quote by a male, BRCA+ participant in our study.
If you would also like to share your story, here is the link to our survey: tinyurl.com/BCBRCA2022
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With current COVID-19 surges across the country, it is important to recognize your risk. Check out this infographic about cancer and COVID-19:
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Know that you can get both breast and prostate cancers. I did!
Do you know your risk? Check out this informative graphic about men and the BRCA gene made by the BC BRCA Team #BRCA #GeneticTesting #GenomicDisparities #MaleBreastCancer #Cancer
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Breast cancer awareness is not just for girls. Men need to be aware as well. bit.ly/3t8IIGf #breastcancer #malebreastcancer #awareness
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Check out this informative read about ovarian cancer #BRCA #GeneticTesting
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#ThrowbackThursday to an article in the Washington Post that features our very own @hessebiber! Check it out! #MaleBreastCancer #BRCA #BreastCancerResearch
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