VCU Health seminars at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden are free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. The seminars also are streamed live on the VCU Health Facebook page. (Courtesy photo)

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and skin cancer are July topics at Lewis Ginter

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VCU Health will continue its series of educational seminars in July with programs on genetic testing for cancer risk and skin cancer prevention strategies. The seminars will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in the Kelly Education Center, 1800 Lakeside Ave. All seminars are free and open to the public, but registration is recommended. For more information or to register, go to vcuhealth.org/events or call (804) 628-0041. If you are unable to attend, you can watch the seminars live on the VCU Health Facebook page at www.facebook.com/vcuhealth/.

Thursday, July 19

Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk: Good or Bad?

Genetic testing is no longer limited to the doctor’s office. Direct-to-consumer genetic testing can screen for cancer risk in the privacy of your home. Are the results useful for health decisions? Can they provide reliable information about your risk for cancer and personalize prevention? Join John Quillin, M.D., a genetic counselor at VCU Massey Cancer Center, as he discusses the benefits and risks of this type of testing.

Tuesday, July 31

The Sun and Your Skin

Continuous sun exposure can increase your risk of skin cancer. The most common type, basal cell carcinoma, affects more than 4 million people in our nation each year. Join Shields Callahan, M.D., a VCU Health dermatologist and skin care surgeon, as she discusses steps you can take to protect your skin.