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Local Cancer Patient Draws Awareness for Men to Get Tested for Genetic Mutation

Publication: KWTX-TV (CBS, Waco)
03/17/2021

After fighting prostate cancer for almost 13 years, Don Cooper learned he had a genetic predisposition to cancer called the BRCA2 gene mutation. Carl Chakmakjian, D.O., medical oncologist at Texas Oncology–Waco explains the significance of genetic testing for BRCA gene mutations that can help individuals to make informed decisions toward their own cancer prevention.

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