Your Health: Cancer Genetics

Actress Angelina Jolie stunned many people when she announced that she had a double mastectomy because she carries a gene putting her at high risk for breast cancer. In this interview, two experts from the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center join us to talk about the genetics of cancer, including who should be tested and the risks/benefits of surgery. Related Links: Cancer Center http://www.umgcc.org/ Treatment Services http://www.umgcc.org/treatment/index.htm Research Programs http://www.umgcc.org/research/ Patient Success Stories http://www.umgcc.org/success/index.htm