My mother-in-law, Marcia, was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38. Her older sister had been treated for breast cancer a few years before, so Marcia knew what to expect. Medicine had not yet linked genetics to cancer risk. Years later, science discovered the BRCA gene mutation and its link to breast […]
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The Rivkin Center aims to foster an ever-growing community of survivors, patients, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and supporters — all working together in the fight against ovarian and breast cancer. Meet Michele, a breast cancer survivor and Rivkin Center education coordinator. ABOUT MICHELE Where are you from? I was born in Los Angeles, CA and grew […]
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