Selena Martinez
Mak
Selena Martinez
Mak
Patient Advocate for Lynch Syndrome
& Hereditary Cancers
Patient Advocate for Lynch Syndrome
& Hereditary Cancers
Videos
UCSF's Hereditary Cancer Clinic utilizes genetic testing to help patients detect cancer risks
As folks in Selena’s community know she is an ardent patient advocate for Lynch Syndrome and helped to manage her dad’s cancer care over the last 15 years. Sadly, this April Selena and her family said good-bye to their dad after his decades-long battle with cancer and Lynch syndrome. He put up a real tough fight and his positivity never wavered. Selena is surely missing him. You can read more about Noel’s life here: Nazario Posada Martinez, Jr. Thanks to those who offered love and support during this difficult time. In June 2024, Selena was asked by UCSF Cancer Genetics & Prevention Program to share her story (and family's) with Lynch Syndrome for a health segment piece on the local news. Selena feels proud she was able to honor her dad. May he finally rest in peace from the pain of cancer.
Photo by Selena Martinez Mak
Man Battles Cancer for the Seventh Time
Miracle Man
After being diagnosed with gallbladder and colon cancer in the fall of 2014, my dad, wanted to share his story of surviving his seventh cancer with the Fresno community.
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Photo by Selena Martinez Mak
Lynch Syndrome
Awareness
Education. Knowledge. Empowerment.
The medical community at El Camino Hospital reached out to Genetic Alliance to develop a series of educational videos to educate physicians about genetic counseling, testing and hereditary cancer conditions. I had the opportunity to share my family's story.
Digital Short: Seguir Adelante
A Lynch Syndrome film
A five-minute digital short about my dad and his continued battle with cancer due to Lynch Syndrome. I began filming my dad and his struggle since 2010. I hope this short film captures my dad's resilience, humility and optimism in the face of cancer.
Film Debut at the Passion Co. Shine Event on November 12, 2015 in San Francisco.
Photo by Selena Martinez Mak
