146. Back to Basics - BRCA mutation and Breast Cancer Management

It's been an "Olympic" ride to get here, and this is our penultimate breast cancer episode! Today, we talk about the BRCA mutations and how they impact both breast cancer and outcomes using targeted therapy. BRCA is a tumour suppressor gene. Today, we explore olaparib and its role in the adjuvant and metastatic setting for breast cancer. Studies discussed in the episode: OLYMPIA OLYMPIAD For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit www.inquisitiveonc.com Please find us on Twitter @InquisitiveOnc! If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at inquisitiveonc@gmail.com Art courtesy of Taryn Silver Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice. Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have no editorial rights or early previews, and they have access to the episode at the same time you do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.