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Alan Blassberg, director and producer, shares the male perspective on BRCA and breast cancer Jan 12, 2018

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We're excited to talk to Alan Blassberg who directed and produced the documentary:"Pink & Blue: Colors of Hereditary Cancer". In 2004, Alan launched his own production company, First Prize Productions. Pink & Blue is his first documentary directorial debut. Pink and Blue shines a light on the BRCA mutations and the experience of women and men making decisions to keep themselves healthy. In this documentary, Alan also tells his own story of being a BRCA2 positive male to highlight the experience of those who are at risk of male breast cancer.

Conversation with Evan Goldberg on preventing and curing BRCA cancers Dec 15, 2017

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We sat down with Evan Goldberg, Founder of NetSuite and Chairman and President of the BRCA Foundation. Evan shares his personal experience with BRCA & his motivation for launching a foundation dedicated to preventing and curing BRCA cancers.

Alejandra Campoverdi on Women's Health and Empowerment Dec 04, 2017

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This month, we talk to Alejandra Campoverdi, Women's Health Advocate and First CA 5 Commissioner. Alejandra shares her perspective on being BRCA positive, her family's battle with breast cancer, and the importance of access to quality healthcare.

Alejandra is a public figure and a media executive who worked as a former White House aide under President Obama and ran for US Congress in early 2017.

Trends in Employer Healthcare Strategy with National Business Group on Health Nov 06, 2017

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We sat down with Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health, to discuss the most pressing healthcare issues facing employers today and how deploying holistic well-being strategies can strengthen the workforce.

Angela Benton shares her inspirational breast cancer journey in conversation with Vanessa De Luca Oct 30, 2017

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vanessa De Luca, editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine, has an empowering conversation with Angela Benton about her inspirational breast cancer story. Angela Benton is a pioneer, a businesswoman, a cancer survivor, and a mother of three. She shares how having breast cancer at the age of 34 has changed her life and talks about valuable lessons learned in entrepreneurship and building a more sustainable life after setbacks.

What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia? A discussion with Katherine Wilemon (FH Foundation) & Dr. Jill Hagenkord (Color) Sep 22, 2017

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On this episode of Sequenced, we talk to Katherine Wilemon, founder and CEO of the FH Foundation, and Dr. Jill Hagenkord, Color's Chief Medical Officer, about Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited high cholesterol disorder. Katherine and Dr. Hagenkord discuss what differentiates FH from garden variety high cholesterol, why FH is underdiagnosed in the U.S., and how an FH diagnosis can impact an individual's family members.

The FH Foundation is a patient-centered nonprofit organization dedicated to research, advocacy, and education of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). Their mission is to raise awareness and save lives by increasing the rate of early diagnosis and encouraging proactive treatment.

American Cancer Society: Dr. Brawley and Dr. Len, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, on Sequenced Sep 19, 2017

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On this special episode of Sequenced, Dr. Brawley and Dr. Len, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer, of the American Cancer Society join us to discuss the newsworthiness of cancer research, cancer prevention strategies, and the future of healthcare. Our moderator is Leena Rao a technology reporter based in San Francisco. The American Cancer Society is committed to freeing the world from cancer and is focused on cancer research, sharing expert perspectives, and increasing awareness for cancer prevention.

Population Genetics with Dr. Carlos Bustamante Jul 14, 2017

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Dr. Carlos Bustamante, Professor of Biomedical Data Science and Genetics at Stanford and MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, shares his insights on population genetics and analyzing genome-wide patterns of variation to address fundamental questions in biology, anthropology, and medicine.

Digital Health Revolution with Dr. Eric Topol Jun 13, 2017

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Dr. Eric Topol, Professor of Genomics at The Scripps Research Institute and one of the world's foremost experts in digital medicine, discusses the digital health revolution and how technology is changing the way that consumers manage their healthcare. Topol is author of the books The Creative Destruction of Medicine and The Patient Will See You Now and editor in chief of Medscape. He was voted the Most Influential Physician Executive in a poll by Modern Healthcare.

Cancer previvorship with Paige More, her mother, and Abby Cuffey of Woman's Day May 10, 2017

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Paige More (AKA 'Paige Previvor') and her mother Robin speak with Abby Cuffey of Woman's Day about Paige's experience testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation at age 24, and what being a previvor means to her and her family.

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