Breast Cancer: What to Know About Genetic Testing

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Breast Cancer: What to Know About Genetic Testing

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This week our host, Angelique Serrano, talks to NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia breast oncologist Dr. Meghna Trivedi. For Breast Cancer Awareness month, they discuss the major risk factors behind breast cancer, the most common genetic factors in cancer risk, and the kinds of prevention strategies that can limit genetic risks.

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