Format:
Classic (Speaker + Q&A)
Speaker:
Dr. Rona Cheifetz – BC Cancer High Risk Clinic
Session Overview:
This session, led by Dr. Rona Cheifetz, surgical oncologist with BC Cancer’s High Risk Clinic, will provide a comprehensive overview of BRCA mutations and what they mean for your health.
The session will cover the fundamentals of BRCA genetics, including how these mutations are inherited and how they increase the risk of certain cancers. Dr. Cheifetz will discuss strategies for managing these risks, including surveillance, preventive surgeries, according to the current clinical guides and offerings from the BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with a BRCA mutation or simply looking for a refresher, this session is your guide to the essentials. Regularly voted as our favourite session of the year, this one is not to be missed! Dr. Rona Cheifetz will cover what BRCA genes are, how mutations are inherited, and the associated cancer risks for women and men.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of screening recommendations, risk-reducing options, and how genetic knowledge can empower proactive health decisions.
Key Topics:
What is BRCA? The science behind the genes and their role in cancer risk.
Cancer Risks & Statistics: Understanding lifetime risk.
Screening & Risk Reduction: Evidence-based recommendations.
Genetic Testing: When, how, and what results mean.
Q&A: Personalized answers to your questions.