Are you at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer? This podcast is for patients and families who would like to understand more about the known hereditary causes of breast and ovarian cancer and the role of genetic counseling. Topics covered include:

• The role of genetics in causing cancer
• The hereditary breast and ovarian cancer connection
• The Role of cancer genetic counseling and testing
• What does a negative BRCA test result really mean

Dr. Taubman is a is a local expert on the hereditary aspects of cancer.  He is a graduate of the City of Hope Program in Cancer Genetics and a member of the Fischer Center for Familial Cancer Research at Lombardi Cancer Center and sees patients in consultation who may be at high risk for hereditary cancers.