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LISTEN: Genetic testing can tell you your risk of cancer, and it's available here in Alaska

Michelle Collins demonstrates how to use one of the machines that processes DNA samples. (Hillman/Alaska Public Media)
Michelle Collins demonstrates how to use one of the machines that processes DNA samples. (Hillman/Alaska Public Media)

As technology and science advance we continue to find genes that play a role in both cancer and non-cancer diseases. Testing can show if you are at risk for a disease and also impact how you are treated. Join me, Host Dr Justin Clark for Line One, as we discuss the role and importance of genetic counseling.

HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:

  • Maggie Miller MS, CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor
  • Sarah Beck, MS, CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor

LINKS:

PARTICIPATE:

  • Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752  (statewide) during the live broadcast (10:00 – 11:00am)
  • Send email to lineone@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air)
  • Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air)

LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT

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Dr. Justin Clark was born and raised in San Diego, California. He grew up as an avid tennis player and enjoyed golf, hiking, fishing, and camping. In college he played tennis and rowed crew at Oxford University in England. He has traveled extensively throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Dr. Clark now lives in Anchorage and has two beautiful daughters.