Genetics: How a Conversation with Family Can Help Prevent Cancer

About this episode

This episode discusses how conversations about family health history and genetic testing can aid in cancer prevention.

When it comes to preventing cancer, sometimes the most powerful tool is a conversation. In this episode of What to Know Down Below™, attorney, writer and BRCA awareness advocate Erika Stallings sits down with Estie Rose, a licensed genetic counselor at JScreen. Together, they discuss how understanding your family health history and exploring genetic testing can empower you to make informed choices about your health — and why talking openly with loved ones can be the first step toward pr...

People in this episode

Host: Tina's Wish

Guests: Erika Stallings, Estie Rose

Topics covered

• cancer prevention
• genetic testing
• family health history
• health conversations
• BRCA awareness

Keywords

• cancer
• genetics
• family history
• health
• BRCA
• genetic counseling
• prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JScreen

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