1031. Unveiling the Latest Surprises in Breast Cancer Research

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently conducted a survey that has revealed that most women don't really understand the cause of breast cancer. Women mistakenly think that genetics is the biggest factor in breast cancer.  Dr. Martin has often said that genetics load the gun, but they don't pull the trigger. A family member having cancer doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get cancer as well. You may be more susceptible, but you can override your genetics. Join Dr. Martin as he shares some recent surprises in breast cancer research in today’s episode.