The Breast Brief

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The Breast Brief

We’re a team of two oncologists (Vera Kazakova and Sarah Colonna) and a genetic counselor (Whitney Maxwell) working side by side in a breast cancer risk clinic. In each episode, we share practical, real-world insights from our practice to help clinicians navigate risk assessment, genetic testing, screening, and prevention—and support patients at increased breast cancer risk across life stages.

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    Breast Cancer Risk Models: Is There a Best One?

    In this episode, we break down the most commonly used breast cancer risk models—Gail, Tyrer–Cuzick (IBIS), BCSC, and CanRisk—and explore their pros, limitations, and how they fit into clinical workflows.With questions or comments, please reach out to us: Twitter/X: @VkazakovaMDEmail: [email protected]: Music by Kyrylo Momot (MomotMusic) from PixabayThe views expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect those of their affiliated institutions. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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    Why Risk Assessment Matters?

    In this episode, we cover the fundamentals of breast cancer risk assessment—who to assess, when to start, what defines high risk, and how it can meaningfully change screening, genetic testing, and prevention strategies.With questions or comments, please reach out to us: Twitter/X: @VkazakovaMDEmail: [email protected]: Music by Kyrylo Momot (MomotMusic) from PixabayThe views expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect those of their affiliated institutions. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We’re a team of two oncologists (Vera Kazakova and Sarah Colonna) and a genetic counselor (Whitney Maxwell) working side by side in a breast cancer risk clinic. In each episode, we share practical, real-world insights from our practice to help clinicians navigate risk assessment, genetic testing, screening, and prevention—and support patients at increased breast cancer risk across life stages.

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Vera, Sarah and Whitney

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