Prostate cancer, male infertility, and underserved populations. Brittany Szymaniak discusses the complexities of hereditary cancer risks, particularly focusing on prostate cancer and the role of BRCA genes. She emphasizes the importance of genetic counseling and testing, especially for men, and addresses the challenges in male reproductive health and infertility. The discussion also covers insurance aspects related to genetic testing and the significance of family communication regarding genetic results. Brittany highlights the need for increased awareness and research in men's health genetics, particularly for underrepresented populations.
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Brittany Szymaniak received her PhD in Genetics from the University of Rochester in 2016 and went on to complete her masters in Genetic Counseling from Northwestern University in 2018. That year Brittany joined the Urology Department at Northwestern Medicine as part of the Cancer Genetics Program, where she focuses on prostate/GU genetics, as well as male infertility. She also supports Digestive Health for inherited GI evaluations. Brittany is part of the core team that developed Northwestern’s EDGe (Early Detection in Genetics) Program, which provides follow-up care with patients with inherited cancer predisposition conditions. Under this program she serves as the point of contact for both Northwestern Medicine's BRCA+ Men's Clinic and VHL Clinical Care Center. She also serves as a panel member for the NCCN Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal, Endometrial, and Gastric Guidelines. Brittany is a faculty member with Northwestern's Genetic Counseling graduate program, serving as a thesis advisor, lecturer, and supervisor.
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