DNA Today is a multi-award winning podcast and radio show exploring how genetics impacts our health.

Host/Producer Kira Dineen interviews leaders in genetics including genetic counselors, researchers, physicians and patient advocates.

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#33 Syndromes Raise Cancer Risk

#33 Syndromes Raise Cancer Risk

Georgia Hurst, IHaveLynchSyndrome.com

Georgia Hurst, IHaveLynchSyndrome.com

What are syndromes that elevates one’s risk for developing cancer? There are many different conditions, this episode highlights Cowden’s Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. I cover information such as what the syndrome is, how it increases risk of cancer, how prevalent it is, how it is inherited, and what genes are involved.

To learn more check out cancer.net and ghr.nlm.nih.gov.

#34 Henrietta Lacks

#34 Henrietta Lacks

#32 Dr. Caroline Dealy, Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development

#32 Dr. Caroline Dealy, Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development