Lifestyle vs. Genetics: Can You Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer? 10/19
October 19, 2010
6-8 p.m. Administrative Conference Room, First Floor
Refreshments provided
Fewer than 10 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have a genetic link to the breast cancer (BRCA) gene. Meanwhile, recent research has shown that some cases of breast cancer could be prevented if women exercised, limited their alcohol intake and maintained a healthy weight.
Join MassGeneral/North Shore Cancer Center oncologist Karen Krag, MD, and genetic counselor Kristen Shannon, MS, to learnmore about the role genetics and lifestyle play in breast cancer. Learn what you can do today to start lowering your risk.
To register go to massgeneralnorthshoreseminars.org or call 800-897-8213.
