Lisa MG, RN
@lmg622.bsky.social
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Risk-Reducing Mastectomy, Surveillance Lead to Similar Survival in #BRCA Carriers.
@medpagetoday.com
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #genetics
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#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #genetics
Risk-Reducing Mastectomy, Surveillance Lead to Similar Survival in BRCA Carriers
'Reassuring' data show more breast cancers with surveillance, but no difference in survival
www.medpagetoday.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Risk-Reducing Mastectomy, Surveillance Lead to Similar Survival in #BRCA Carriers.
@medpagetoday.com
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #genetics
@medpagetoday.com
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #genetics
Gene-specific cancer risks in female #Lynchsyndrome carriers.
• #Endometrialcancer is most frequent in carriers of the MSH2 & MSH6 genes.
•PMS2 & MSH6 ⬆️ #breastcancer risk; MLH1/MSH2 are associated with ⬇️ risk.
• #Ovariancancer prevalence is 6.8% without significant gene-specific effects.
• #Endometrialcancer is most frequent in carriers of the MSH2 & MSH6 genes.
•PMS2 & MSH6 ⬆️ #breastcancer risk; MLH1/MSH2 are associated with ⬇️ risk.
• #Ovariancancer prevalence is 6.8% without significant gene-specific effects.
Gene-specific cancer risks in female Lynch syndrome carriers: A copula-based meta-analysis
Lynch syndrome, caused by germline pathogenic variants in mismatch repair genes, markedly increases risks of endometrial, ovarian, and possibly breast…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Gene-specific cancer risks in female #Lynchsyndrome carriers.
• #Endometrialcancer is most frequent in carriers of the MSH2 & MSH6 genes.
•PMS2 & MSH6 ⬆️ #breastcancer risk; MLH1/MSH2 are associated with ⬇️ risk.
• #Ovariancancer prevalence is 6.8% without significant gene-specific effects.
• #Endometrialcancer is most frequent in carriers of the MSH2 & MSH6 genes.
•PMS2 & MSH6 ⬆️ #breastcancer risk; MLH1/MSH2 are associated with ⬇️ risk.
• #Ovariancancer prevalence is 6.8% without significant gene-specific effects.
NYU Langone Health announces the appointment of @anirbanmaitra.bsky.social , a preeminent physician–scientist whose work has widely influenced the field of #pancreaticcancer research, as the new director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center, an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Congrats! 👏
NYU Langone Health Announces Gastrointestinal Cancer & Translational Research Leader Dr. Anirban Maitra as New Director of Perlmutter Cancer Center
NYU Langone has announced the appointment of Dr. Anirban Maitra, a pancreatic cancer researcher, as the new director of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center.
nyulangone.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
NYU Langone Health announces the appointment of @anirbanmaitra.bsky.social , a preeminent physician–scientist whose work has widely influenced the field of #pancreaticcancer research, as the new director of the Perlmutter Cancer Center, an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Congrats! 👏
New Study by John Hopkins researchers finds Fusobacterium nucleatum can drive #DNA damage, tumor growth & metastasis, with heightened effects in cells with #BRCA1 gene mutations @eurekalert.bsky.social
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #cancerresearch #genetics
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #cancerresearch #genetics
Oral bacterium may promote breast cancer development and spread
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy found that an oral bacterium commonly associated with periodontal ...
www.eurekalert.org
January 26, 2026 at 12:49 AM
New Study by John Hopkins researchers finds Fusobacterium nucleatum can drive #DNA damage, tumor growth & metastasis, with heightened effects in cells with #BRCA1 gene mutations @eurekalert.bsky.social
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #cancerresearch #genetics
#bcsm #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #medsky #cancerresearch #genetics
Reposted by Lisa MG, RN
Dr Emil Lou, medical oncologist & specialist in gastrointestinal cancers at the University of Minnesota talks about all things, updates, & advances in #pancreaticcancer , including #BRCA & #PARP therapies @medscape.com
#hereditarycancer #pancchat #medsky #genetics #pancsm
#hereditarycancer #pancchat #medsky #genetics #pancsm
Pancreatic Cancer Therapy: What Comes Next?
Dr Emil Lou breaks down what’s changing in pancreatic cancer care, including neoadjuvant chemotherapy, genomic testing, and why progress remains incremental.
www.medscape.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Dr Emil Lou, medical oncologist & specialist in gastrointestinal cancers at the University of Minnesota talks about all things, updates, & advances in #pancreaticcancer , including #BRCA & #PARP therapies @medscape.com
#hereditarycancer #pancchat #medsky #genetics #pancsm
#hereditarycancer #pancchat #medsky #genetics #pancsm
A #vaccine to prevent #coloncancer. Proof-of-concept for strong immune response and safety via neoantigens given to people with mutations for #Lynchsyndrome.
#hereditarycancer #genetics #medsky #cancerresearch
#hereditarycancer #genetics #medsky #cancerresearch
Nous-209 neoantigen vaccine for cancer prevention in Lynch syndrome carriers: a phase 1b/2 trial - Nature Medicine
In a phase 1b/2 trial, an off-the-shelf vaccine using gorilla adenoviral and modified vaccinia Ankara vectors with over 200 mutated peptides known to be present in persons with mismatch-repair-deficie...
www.nature.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
A #vaccine to prevent #coloncancer. Proof-of-concept for strong immune response and safety via neoantigens given to people with mutations for #Lynchsyndrome.
#hereditarycancer #genetics #medsky #cancerresearch
#hereditarycancer #genetics #medsky #cancerresearch
This review provides a comprehensive overview of #hereditarycancer predisposing to breast and gynecologic malignancies, with a focus on genetic basis, associated cancer risks, and implications for clinical management.
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
Genetic tumor syndromes in female cancer: insights into inherited cancer predisposition and clinical implications - Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
A relevant proportion of malignancies predominantly or exclusively affecting women, including breast and gynecologic cancers, is attributable to hereditary tumor syndromes, profoundly impacting cancer...
link.springer.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
This review provides a comprehensive overview of #hereditarycancer predisposing to breast and gynecologic malignancies, with a focus on genetic basis, associated cancer risks, and implications for clinical management.
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
The Angelina Jolie Effect: A Lasting Global Impact on #BRCA #HereditaryCancer Prevention. @oncodaily.bsky.social
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #medsky #patientexperience
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #medsky #patientexperience
The Angelina Jolie Effect: A Lasting Global Impact on Cancer Prevention - OncoDaily
“Angelina Jolie effect”: a measurable, sustained increase in genetic testing, cancer screening, and awareness worldwide.
oncodaily.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The Angelina Jolie Effect: A Lasting Global Impact on #BRCA #HereditaryCancer Prevention. @oncodaily.bsky.social
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #medsky #patientexperience
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #womenshealth #medsky #patientexperience
What Men Need to Know About #BRCA & Other Gene Mutations: Get to know your #familyhistory on both sides. If inherited gene mutations are prevalent in your family, consider #genetictesting
If you’re a BRCA carrier, stay on top of breast self-exams & prostate exams.
#menshealth #genetics
If you’re a BRCA carrier, stay on top of breast self-exams & prostate exams.
#menshealth #genetics
What Men Need to Know About BRCA and Other Gene Mutations | Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Many of us are familiar with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that, when mutated, are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in women.…
www.bcrf.org
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What Men Need to Know About #BRCA & Other Gene Mutations: Get to know your #familyhistory on both sides. If inherited gene mutations are prevalent in your family, consider #genetictesting
If you’re a BRCA carrier, stay on top of breast self-exams & prostate exams.
#menshealth #genetics
If you’re a BRCA carrier, stay on top of breast self-exams & prostate exams.
#menshealth #genetics
No Increased #BreastCancer Risk With Menopausal Estrogen in #BRCA Carriers: Estrogen-only #HRT tied to significantly lower risk, no adverse effect of combined hormones.
Via @medpagetoday.com
#SABCS #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #bcsm #cancerresearch #medsky
Via @medpagetoday.com
#SABCS #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #bcsm #cancerresearch #medsky
No Increased Breast Cancer Risk With Menopausal Estrogen in BRCA Carriers
Estrogen-only HRT tied to significantly lower risk, no adverse effect of combined hormones
www.medpagetoday.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
No Increased #BreastCancer Risk With Menopausal Estrogen in #BRCA Carriers: Estrogen-only #HRT tied to significantly lower risk, no adverse effect of combined hormones.
Via @medpagetoday.com
#SABCS #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #bcsm #cancerresearch #medsky
Via @medpagetoday.com
#SABCS #hereditarycancer #womenshealth #bcsm #cancerresearch #medsky
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity." - Mother Teresa
"Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity." - Mother Teresa
December 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity." - Mother Teresa
"Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity." - Mother Teresa
Study Finds Significant Number of #BreastCancer in Women under 40: In this younger age group, 84.7% of tumors were invasive. Most patients were not BRCA positive. They did find some other genetic mutations, including PALB2 & PTEN. Via @medpagetoday.com
#bcsm #cancerresearch #womenshealth #medsky
#bcsm #cancerresearch #womenshealth #medsky
Study Finds Significant Number of Breast Cancers in Women Under 40
In this younger age group, 84.7% of tumors were invasive
www.medpagetoday.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Study Finds Significant Number of #BreastCancer in Women under 40: In this younger age group, 84.7% of tumors were invasive. Most patients were not BRCA positive. They did find some other genetic mutations, including PALB2 & PTEN. Via @medpagetoday.com
#bcsm #cancerresearch #womenshealth #medsky
#bcsm #cancerresearch #womenshealth #medsky
Mild Dilatation of the Main Pancreatic Duct Is a Risk Factor for Progression to #PancreaticCancer in High-Risk Individuals.
#cancerresearch #medsky #pancsm
#cancerresearch #medsky #pancsm
Mild Dilatation of the Main Pancreatic Duct Is a Risk Factor for Progression to Pancreatic Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
Mild dilatation of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) can be an early indicator of an
obstructing mass, but its clinical significance in asymptomatic high-risk individuals
(HRIs) undergoing surveillance h...
www.ghadvances.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Mild Dilatation of the Main Pancreatic Duct Is a Risk Factor for Progression to #PancreaticCancer in High-Risk Individuals.
#cancerresearch #medsky #pancsm
#cancerresearch #medsky #pancsm
Genomic complexity and evolution of high-grade serous #ovariancancer treated with platinum-based chemotherapy: advancing precision oncology beyond BRCA.
#gyncsm #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
#gyncsm #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
Beyond BRCA: Decoding High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
In the ongoing quest to understand the complexities of ovarian cancer, a groundbreaking study co-authored by Pokorna, Orlickova, Machackova, and their team sheds light on the genomic intricacies and
bioengineer.org
November 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Genomic complexity and evolution of high-grade serous #ovariancancer treated with platinum-based chemotherapy: advancing precision oncology beyond BRCA.
#gyncsm #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
#gyncsm #womenshealth #cancerresearch #medsky
First steps towards a targeted #prostatecancer screening programme in the UK: If implemented, the proposal will invite men aged 45 - 61 with a mutation in the #BRCA genes for PC screenings every 2 years.
Via @cancerresearchuk.org
#hereditarycancer #genetics #menshealth #medsky #cancerresearch
Via @cancerresearchuk.org
#hereditarycancer #genetics #menshealth #medsky #cancerresearch
First steps towards a targeted prostate cancer screening programme - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
The UK NSC's proposed screening programme would invite 45 to 61-year-old men with BRCA mutations for a PSA test every two years.
news.cancerresearchuk.org
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
First steps towards a targeted #prostatecancer screening programme in the UK: If implemented, the proposal will invite men aged 45 - 61 with a mutation in the #BRCA genes for PC screenings every 2 years.
Via @cancerresearchuk.org
#hereditarycancer #genetics #menshealth #medsky #cancerresearch
Via @cancerresearchuk.org
#hereditarycancer #genetics #menshealth #medsky #cancerresearch
A 13-year survivor of Stage 4 #pancreaticcancer, Steve Merlin now travels the world & mentors other patients with the same diagnosis. His mother had died of #breastcancer, & he inherited her faulty #BRCA gene.
#hereditarycancer #genetics #PARP #patientexperience #pancsm #medsky #cancerresearch
#hereditarycancer #genetics #PARP #patientexperience #pancsm #medsky #cancerresearch
Is pancreatic cancer a death sentence? Interlaken man shares his story to spread hope
Steve Merlin works with fellow pancreatic cancer patients, telling his remarkable story of surviving 13 years since his diagnosis.
www.app.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A 13-year survivor of Stage 4 #pancreaticcancer, Steve Merlin now travels the world & mentors other patients with the same diagnosis. His mother had died of #breastcancer, & he inherited her faulty #BRCA gene.
#hereditarycancer #genetics #PARP #patientexperience #pancsm #medsky #cancerresearch
#hereditarycancer #genetics #PARP #patientexperience #pancsm #medsky #cancerresearch
Her poignant essay calls for our country to confront the stakes with clarity. The USA needs strong #cancerresearch funding. It needs evidence based public health policy. It needs leaders who strengthen, rather than undermine, trust in science. Via @lustgarten.org
#deathANDdying #anticipatorygrief
#deathANDdying #anticipatorygrief
The Heart of the Matter: Tatiana Schlossberg's Battle for Truth - Lustgarten Foundation: Pancreatic Cancer Research
We are heartbroken for Tatiana as she confronts Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Tatiana’s illness highlights the consequences of vaccine misinformation and the erosion of public trust.
lustgarten.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Her poignant essay calls for our country to confront the stakes with clarity. The USA needs strong #cancerresearch funding. It needs evidence based public health policy. It needs leaders who strengthen, rather than undermine, trust in science. Via @lustgarten.org
#deathANDdying #anticipatorygrief
#deathANDdying #anticipatorygrief
Talazoparib Benefits #BRCA Mutant Metastatic #BreastCancer & #OvarianCancer
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #hereditarycancer #medsky #cancerresearch #womenshealth
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #hereditarycancer #medsky #cancerresearch #womenshealth
Talazoparib Benefits BRCA Mutant Metastatic Cancer
A recent multicenter retrospective study has cast new light on the therapeutic potential of talazoparib, a potent PARP inhibitor, in patients with BRCA-mutant metastatic breast and ovarian cancers.
bioengineer.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Talazoparib Benefits #BRCA Mutant Metastatic #BreastCancer & #OvarianCancer
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #hereditarycancer #medsky #cancerresearch #womenshealth
#bcsm #gyncsm #genetics #hereditarycancer #medsky #cancerresearch #womenshealth
Reposted by Lisa MG, RN
“When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything.” Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, writes about receiving a terminal diagnosis. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4SkkDI
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything.” Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, writes about receiving a terminal diagnosis. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4SkkDI
Reposted by Lisa MG, RN
Reposted by Lisa MG, RN
OUT NOW! (North America)
"LOVE, DANIELLE"
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#BRCA #HereditaryCancer #indiefilm #Previvor #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MustSee #SundayMatinee
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"LOVE, DANIELLE"
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Love, Danielle | Freestyle Digital Media
Danielle tests positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation, a marker for developing breast and ovarian cancer. As her sister Amy undergoes chemotherapy for a breast cancer diagnosis, Danielle considers prevent...
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October 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
OUT NOW! (North America)
"LOVE, DANIELLE"
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#BRCA #HereditaryCancer #indiefilm #Previvor #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MustSee #SundayMatinee
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"LOVE, DANIELLE"
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#BRCA #HereditaryCancer #indiefilm #Previvor #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #MustSee #SundayMatinee
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I said what I said. 👩⚕️
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I said what I said. 👩⚕️
November marks #PancreaticCancer Awareness Month with World Pancreatic Cancer Day today. The narrative doesn’t end with hereditary BC & OVCA. As research continued, another shadow emerged. #BRCA2 mutations particularly were found to ⬆️ the risk of PC, 1 of the most silent & devastating cancers.
Mary-Claire King and the secrets written in our DNA
While pancreatic cancer is the eighth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, it’s estimated that it will be the third most common cause of death from cancer in 2025.
www.australianjewishnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
November marks #PancreaticCancer Awareness Month with World Pancreatic Cancer Day today. The narrative doesn’t end with hereditary BC & OVCA. As research continued, another shadow emerged. #BRCA2 mutations particularly were found to ⬆️ the risk of PC, 1 of the most silent & devastating cancers.