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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – While regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating breast cancer early, it’s also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body so you can be informed of your risk of developing cancer.
Joanne Mortimer, MD, FACP, FASCO, a medical oncologist at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Jessica, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 joined Andrew Douglas at the Digital Desk to discuss how genetic testing could potentially save your life.
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