Salud Talks Podcast Episode 30: “Hereditary Sickness”

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Last week, we discussed how high levels of stress can influence the development of cancer. This week, we explore another risk factor in cancer development — genetics.

A person’s family or place of origin, even dating back years and years, can influence that individual’s risk for certain types of cancers.

Dr. Laura Fejerman, an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, joins Salud Talks to discuss her research into the discovery of genetic and non-genetic factors that contribute to breast cancer risk and prognosis in Latinas.

Check out this discussion on the Salud Talks Podcast, Episode 30, “Hereditary Sickness“! 

• WHAT: A #SaludTalks discussion about genetics and their impact on cancer
• GUEST: Dr. Laura Fejerman, an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
• WHERE: Available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Tune In, and others
• WHEN: The episode went live at 2:30 p.m., May 13, 2020

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In this episode, we explore questions such as:

• What are genetic and non-genetic factors that influence breast cancer in the Latina community?
• What can everyday individuals do to advocate for better practices in addressing these factors?

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