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Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects a small amount of people who are exposed to asbestos. Why do some people develop mesothelioma and others do not? There is a genetic predisposition called BAP 1 germline mutation. Individuals who are BAP 1 positive have higher likelihood to develop different forms of…
Genetic mutations coupled with environmental factors can lead to the development of cancer, including mesothelioma. Some of those mutations have prognostic implications, while others may help doctors determine which therapies will effect a response in a particular patient.This session was presented at the 2023 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma in…
Dr. Michele Carbone discusses the genetics of mesothelioma, and his research in this area, particularly as it relates to the BAP-1 gene. This interview is…
In this video, Jane Churpek, MD, MS, discusses inherited genetics and mesothelioma, in particular as they relate to the BAP1 gene and the BRCA2. Specifically, she covers how…
