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Genetics: How a Conversation with Family Can Help Prevent Cancer
What to Know Down Below™
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0:00
Welcome And Purpose
0:32
What Genetic Counselors Actually Do
2:23
Baseline Risk Vs Hereditary Risk
4:58
BRCA Genes Explained
6:38
Starting Genetic Counseling And Testing
8:14
Gathering And Sharing Family History
11:14
Access, Cost, And Who Should Test
13:40
Life After A Positive Result
16:03
Ovarian Risk And Surgical Timing
18:14
Intensive Screening If You Delay Surgery
19:36
Myths: Men, BRCA, And Other Cancers
22:01
Retesting As Technology Advances
24:08
Previvors, Community, And Support
26:10
Self‑Advocacy And Using Experts
28:10
Closing Thoughts And Resources
What to Know Down Below™
Genetics: How a Conversation with Family Can Help Prevent Cancer
Oct 22, 2025
Tina's Wish
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 prevention.
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