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What is Breast Cancer?

15m · Beyond Cancer Conversations · 08 Oct 02:49

In this episode, Janelle talks about the basic biology of cancer and breast cancer, she discusses the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, as well as how to do a monthly breast self-exam. 

https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam

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https://www.thehpvbook.com

https://www.who.int




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