List date(s) this work was published or aired.
Sep-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
This is a story about the importance of knowing your family’s medical history and how to research it.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
Sunnybrook.ca www.unani.ca
Explain types of human sources used.
anonymous source who has the BRAC gene. Andree MacMillan, genetic counsellor Dr. Charlis Eng, Cleveland Clinic Lise Johnson , person investigating own medical history Dr. Cathy Faulds, London, Ontario doctor Jan McVinnie, Canadian Cancer Society
Results:
None
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Do a lot of research because there are new genetic links to diseases coming out all the time as well as new resources.