In the Family: African American Women and Breast Cancer
Clip: Season 21 Episode 12 | 5m 7s
African American women discuss the need to raise awareness for genetic testing.
In this additional scene from 'In the Family', African American women discuss the need to raise awareness for genetic testing and surveillance methods among their communities. Studies have shown that the breast cancer (BRCA1) gene mutation is prevalent among African American women with breast cancer.
Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...
In the Family: African American Women and Breast Cancer
Clip: Season 21 Episode 12 | 5m 7s
In this additional scene from 'In the Family', African American women discuss the need to raise awareness for genetic testing and surveillance methods among their communities. Studies have shown that the breast cancer (BRCA1) gene mutation is prevalent among African American women with breast cancer.
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In the Family: Filmmaker Interview with Joanna Rudnick
Rudnick talks about her film and her decision to get tested for the "breast cancer gene." (1m 20s)
In the Family: Gene Mutation Animation
A doctor explains how a gene mutation can raise a woman's risk for breast cancer. (1m 46s)
In the Family: Hanke Family Test Results
Three sisters receive their breast cancer gene test results. (3m 57s)
In the Family: Interview with Dr. Mark Skolnick
Filmmaker Joanna Rudnick interviews the founder of Myriad Genetics. (4m 4s)
In the Family: Joanna Visits Myriad
Rudnick asks Myriad scientists to explain the genetic mutation in the BRCA gene. (1m 7s)
Olga and her family discuss the high rate of breast cancer among Latina women. (1m 14s)
In the Family: Reconstructive Surgery
Joanna Rudnick talks with a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive surgery. (4m 11s)
Joanna Rudnick visits a support group for other women at risk for cancer. (1m 53s)
In the Family: The Hanke Sisters
A genetic counselor explains options for reducing cancer risk in women with BRCA mutation. (3m 44s)
In the Family: Film Update (2008)
What's been going on in the lives of the Hanke family, Olga, Martha Hayley, and Joanna. (3m 26s)
2009 Emmy Nominee: A 27-year-old discovers that she has the "breast cancer gene." (3m 2s)
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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...