PPT-Breast & Ovarian Cancer:

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Jennifer Hardee Normal function of the genes BRCA1 amp BRCA2 are in the same DNA repair pathway Despite names do not share any protein structure Both are tumor suppressors . Talking point:. Genetics of ovarian cancer. 49F. Underwent risk-reduction surgery. Total hysterectomy and bilateral . salpingo. -oophorectomy. Significant family history . Sister passed away in her 40s due to breast cancer. Quang Truong. 02-13-13. Mr. . Kashub. . 2. nd. Session. What is Ovarian Cancer?. Ovarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from the ovary. .. The “silent killer”. . What are the types of ovarian cancer you may have?. Lisa McCluskey, MD. Gynecologic Oncologist. June 16, 2015. Compass Oncology . in partnership with . Ovarian . Cancer Alliance of Oregon & SW . Washington. What. is Ovarian Cancer. ?. The most common type of Ovarian Cancer that starts from . BRCA1 and BRCA2. Jennifer . Hardee. Normal function of the genes. BRCA1 & BRCA2 are in the same DNA repair pathway. Despite names, do not share any protein structure. Both are . tumor suppressors . {Template Slide Set}. 1. Overview. What are Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) and Lynch . s. yndrome (LS)?. How common are LS and HBOC? . How do LS and HBOC affect individuals and families?. Diagnostic work-up. Treatment. The most commonly occurring gynecologic cancer is:. Cervical. Endometrial. Ovarian. Vulvar. The gynecologic cancer with the highest death rate is:. Cervical. Endometrial. Improvement in 5 Year Survival:. Race. 1975. 1989. 2014. All. 36%. 38%. 47%. White. 35%. 38%. 48%. African American. 42%. 34%. 39%. Noone. AM, . Howlader. N, . Krapcho. M, et al. (eds). SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2015, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, www.seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2015/, based on November 2017 SEER data submission, posted to the SEER website April 2018.. Siew. . wei. . wong. Oncology registrar. Epidemiology. 225000 new incidence annually worldwide. Incidence stable since 1970s. 1600 new cases in Australia in 2010. Median age at diagnosis 63. Fourth commonest cause of cancer death in women in developed countries. Edmund Tai, MD. Hematology/Oncology. PAMF. American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention . Study-II. Harvard . Nurses' Health Study (NHS. ). Hawaii-Los . Angeles Multiethnic . Cohort. Prostate. , Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer . Several of my aunts died of breast cancer, so I was very worried when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42. When I talked about my family health history with my doctor, he was also concerned and referred me to a geneticist. I decided to undergo genetic testing for a BRCA mutation. When I tested positive, I was surprised. None of my other family members ever talked about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome or my increased risk due to our family history. Knowing that I have a BRCA mutation is powerful information that I will definitely share with others in my family.. 2/22/2007 p lus/ rint/enc Page 2of 3 2/22/2007 p lus/ rint/enc The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condilicensed p 1 The Facts Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Each year about 400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Ireland. The symptoms can be very vague, particularly when the d March 2019. Preview/Introduction. The Risk of Breast Cancer to Women. Does Mammography Save Lives?. When to Start and How Often Should Women Screen?. Risks Versus Benefits of Mammography. Breast Cancer: The Impact on Women. Dr s.Hosseini. SBMU. Summer 2019. INTRODUCTION. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among young adult women. Quality of life for cancer survivors is important because of the high survival rate due to early diagnosis and improvements in cancer treatment.