Hereditary Cancer: Know Your Risk

Did you know: Ashkenazi Jews are 10 times more likely than the general population to carry mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that increase their risk for breast, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancers.

If you know: Understanding your genetic testing options can help you and your family make important decisions about how to manage any cancer risk.

Join us for a panel discussion with experts on genetic mutations and cancer risks to learn more!

This FREE in-person event will cover topics including:

• Insights about how mutations in these genes affect women and men in your family

• Genetic testing options and the importance of family health history

• Steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting cancer

• Early detection methods to help find cancer at its most treatable stage

The event will be moderated by Kelly Metcalfe, Senior Scientist at Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute. Speakers will include:

• Dr. Steven Narod, Senior Scientist and Director of the Familial Breast Cancer Research Unit, Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute
• Dr. Andrea Eisen, Medical Oncologist, Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
• Angelina Tryon, Genetic Counsellor, Women’s College Hospital

Attendees will also hear from a community member who will share how a cancer diagnosis and the discovery of hereditary cancer has impacted her family.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please note: Registration is required for a guaranteed spot.

Presented by the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers at Women’s College Hospital in partnership with The Screen Project and the Beth Tzedec Congregation.

Host or Publisher Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer Research Unit