Testing positive for the BRCA mutation does not necessarily mean a person will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. But many women feel pressure to undergo surgeries to reduce risk early on. We look at the recent research. We also take a look at one classic department store, Sears, that has has been hanging by a thread for years.
Featured in this Show
-
What Does It Mean To Have A BRCA Mutation?
Testing positive for a BRCA mutation doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to develop breast cancer. 25 percent of women who have a BRCA mutation won’t get cancer. Yet many women who carry a mutation still feel pressure to get risk-reducing surgeries — even if the risk is unknown. A look at new research and misconceptions about BRCA mutations.
-
Will Sears File For Bankruptcy After Struggling For Years?
Sears, once the largest retailer in the U.S., hasn’t been profitable in years, has accumulated billions of dollars in debt, and has been selling off stores and other assets to compensate. Now it looks like the retailer may decide to file for bankruptcy.
Episode Credits
- John Munson Host
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Suzanne Zuppello Guest
- Felicia Miller Guest
Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2024, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
