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Inside the GENOME
Hosted by Dr. Thomas Slavin, Chief Medical Officer for Myriad Genetics, Inside the GENOME will be exploring the world of cutting-edge cancer genetics with 2-3 episodes per month. Dr. Slavin will interview those on the front lines of cancer, and those advancing the science of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Inside the GENOME - Genetics, Oncology and Me.
Inside the GENOME
An Inside Look Into the Patient Advocacy Group - F.O.R.C.E.
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Myriad Oncology
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Episode 5
In this episode, Dr. Slavin joined by Shelly Cummings, MS, CGC Director of Myriad Oncology Medical Affairs, speak with Sue Friedman - Founder and Executive Director of the hereditary testing patient advocacy group, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered - F.O.R.C.E. They discuss how FORCE was created, how it has been affected by COVID-19, and what initiatives are currently in the works.
About F.O.R.C.E.
Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered - F.O.R.C.E. advocates for families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in areas such as access to care, research funding, insurance, and privacy. Learn more here: https://www.facingourrisk.org/