Triple Negative Breast Cancer At 36, Life With The BRCA1 Gene

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Triple Negative Breast Cancer At 36, Life With The BRCA1 Gene
Meet Kim and Stephanie, 39-year-old fraternal twins. Diagnosed about three years ago, they are both survivors of triple-negative breast cancer and both have the BRCA1 gene. Only five percent of women have that gene, but those that do are much more likely to get breast cancer one day. The twist? They are adopted, and didn’t know that their bir…

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PCD TV: Breast Cancer Awareness

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

PCD TV: Breast Cancer Awareness
PCD TV: Breast Cancer Awareness…

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McCain Is 72. He’s Had Cancer 4 Times.

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

McCain Is 72.  He\'s Had Cancer 4 Times.
John McCain is 72 and has had recurring melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Urge PBS’ Jim Lehrer to ask McCain about his health records during Friday’s debate: This debate will deal with foreign policy, and McCain’s health issues constitute a national security issue, especially when you consider how his secrecy about medical records echoes the B…

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