We all have known someone who had been impacted by a scary diagnosis, but breakthroughs are on the horizon.
This September, in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Los Angeles Ebell hosted an informative program led by Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh, exploring the promising future for ourselves and our loved ones.
A professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and director of the G.O. Discovery Laboratory, Dr. Memarzadeh is also the affiliate Gynecologic Oncologist for The Ovarian Cancer Circle/Inspired By Robin Babbini.
During the program, she reviewed relevant inherited genetic mutations for ovarian and endometrial cancers and discussed exposures that can lead to development of other women’s cancers. Attendees also heard how genetic alterations in these tumors can help guide new precision medicine approaches, offering hope and optimism for promising innovation.
The Circle continues to educate, bring awareness and fight for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. To support The Circle through donations and future events, please contact Paulinda Schimmel Babbini at paulinda@theovariancancercircle.org.
