Staying One Step Ahead of a Cancer Diagnosis

Because The Outer Banks Hospital (TOBH) has proven its ability to solve complex community health challenges, the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) and Pfizer have awarded a grant that will help the Outer Banks community move one more step ahead of cancer. Titled “BRCA Screening—Early and Often,” the grant focuses on bringing genetic testing and genetic counseling for breast cancer to the Outer Banks. (BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best-known genes linked to breast cancer risk.) Why is genetic testing important? Click “View PDF” to read more.