Understanding the BRCA Gene: Cancer Risks, Prevention, and Support for Carriers with Dr Lironne Wein

11/05/2025 37 min
Understanding the BRCA Gene: Cancer Risks, Prevention, and Support for Carriers with Dr Lironne Wein

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We speak with Dr Lironne Wein about the BRCA gene and its implications for breast and ovarian cancer risk.  Topics covered:  BRCA Gene Basics Cancer Risk Statistics Screening and Prevention Genetic Testing Fertility Considerations Menopause After Surgery Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email [email protected]. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here. This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia LewDiscount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUPWebsite: ellechemy.com.au/Instagram: @ellechemy.com.au Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.