Dr. Theodora Ross: Cancer in the Family
Theodora Ross, M.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of the Cancer Genetics Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Author, A Cancer in the Family: Take Control of Your Genetic Inheritance
Alison van Diggelen, Host, "Fresh Dialogues"; BBC Contributor—Moderator
There are an estimated 13 million people diagnosed with cancer in the United States, and about 1.3 million of these cases are hereditary. Dr. Ross is a leading researcher on cancer susceptibility genes. Using her own family’s story and experiences as a practicing physician, Dr. Ross shares how to get treated and spot patterns of inherited cancer.
February 23, 2016