Does breast cancer run in your family, or do you want to find out more about genetic risk?
You are invited to register to attend the Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) NZ's upcoming webinar, Genetic Risk of Breast Cancer, presented with Dr Vanessa Lattimore and Kimberley Gamet.
When: Tuesday 21st August, 7-8 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Where: Online - anywhere you like!
Please click here to register.
Meet your panel
Kirsty Walters & Vivian Gubb who both have BRCA mutations will talk about their family history and the decisions they had to make.
Dr Vanessa Lattimore works for the Familial Breast Cancer study at the University of Otago. Vanessa was awarded the 2018 BCFNZ Belinda Scott Clinical Fellowship. Vanessa explores BRCA mutations in greater depth, as well as looking at other, lesser-known genetic variations.
Kimberley Gamet works as a genetic counsellor for Genetic Health Service NZ. Kimberley works in conjunction with clinical geneticists to provide information, counselling and support for families with, or at risk of, a genetic disorder.
What will you get out of this session?
Tune in to the next webinar where BCF representatives will be speaking to a panel of experts about the inherited risk of breast cancer, including the BRCA1/2 mutations, as well as other lesser known mutations. They will also speak about the important decisions around preventative action and how to get access to genetic testing here in New Zealand.
They will be joined by a panel of experts, including research scientist Dr Vanessa Lattimore and genetic counsellor Kim Gamet. Two patients will also join to talk about their experiences with inherited risk.
The last 15 minutes of the session will take the form of a Q&A, where the experts answer your most pressing questions.
Please click here to register.
