Lawrence D. Wagman, MD, is a nationally renowned oncologic surgeon and researcher specializing in breast and liver cancers. He has authored more than 150 medical journal articles, book chapters and abstracts, including a book he co-authored on the multidisciplinary management of cancer. He currently serves as Executive Medical Director of The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA.
Sandra M. Brown, MS, LCGC, is the Cancer Genetics Program Manager at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA. She is the 2012 recipient of the Ann Walker Award for excellence in genetic counseling and research. Ms. Brown received a received an M.S. in Genetic Counseling from the University of California, Irvine, in 2007. She is a frequent speaker and active member of several national cancer and genetic networks.
Lifestyle Choices Could Affect Gene Sequences that Code for Cancer
It's no secret that diet and exercise can directly impact our health. But for many people, genetic predisposition to disease - be it hypertension or diabetes or cancer - is often perceived as a risk that is out of their hands.