E-mail a friendJuly 10, 2009
In a show devoted to a discussion of breast cancer, one of the leading authorities on cancer risk assessment, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade, explains the research, efforts and resources available. And, breast cancer survivors Diahann Carroll and Jessica Queller share their experiences.
Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade
Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade
International leader in breast cancer research discusses the varying forms of cancer among different communities. (2:04)
Full interview. (8:52)
Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade is an international leader in breast cancer research. She's the founding director of the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics at the University of Chicago, where she's been on the faculty since '91. Born in Nigeria, Olopade worked as a medical officer at the Nigerian Navy Hospital, before relocating to the U.S. for an internship and residency at Chicago's Cook County Hospital. Her specialty is in risk assessment, prevention, early detection and treatment of aggressive breast cancer in young women.
Diahann Carroll, Jessica Queller
Diahann Carroll, Jessica Queller
Ms. Carroll discusses why breast cancer is so much more deadly for African American women. (2:52)
Full interview. (16:04)
Tony-winning singer-actress Diahann Carroll has had a career of "firsts," including being the first African American female star of her own TV series. In '98, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and, ultimately, underwent surgery and radiation therapy. Jessica Queller is a successful TV writer, with credits that include One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl. At age 34, she tested positive for the breast cancer gene and opted to have a double mastectomy. As survivors, both work tirelessly to increase awareness about this deadly disease.