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How Genetic Testing Can Help With Early Colorectal Cancer Detection

How Genetic Testing Can Help With Early Colorectal Cancer Detection

FromGastro Girl


How Genetic Testing Can Help With Early Colorectal Cancer Detection

FromGastro Girl

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are you curious about the role of genetic testing in identifying your risk for hereditary GI cancers, including colorectal cancer?  This episode features world renowned genetic counselor, Heather Hampel, who shares her expertise on hereditary cancer syndromes and how early detection may save your life. Then, we talk with 3 time Lynch syndrome cancer survivor and patient advocate, Dave Dubin, who is living proof of the impact that genetic testing can have on your life as well as the lives of your family members. We’ll learn why knowing your risk early can provide you, your family members and your healthcare providers with the vital information needed to manage this risk and lookout for potentially cancerous activity, specifically in the colon. 
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

If you're one of the 1 in 4 people who is living with a chronic digestive health condition , you're not alone. Whether you're just diagnosed, in remission, or trying to learn what is happening in your body and what you can do about it, then this podcast is for you. In each episode, Jacqueline Gaulin, longtime patient advocate and the Founder of Gastro Girl, Inc. and GI OnDEMAND, will tackle topics that go beyond the basic mainstream coverage of GI health to educate, inform and empower patients and their caregivers. If you crave the inside scoop on the latest news, research and resources related to gastroenterology, and want it all delivered in an engaging, friendly, nonjudgmental and educational way that features leading GI experts, inspiring patients and positive vibes, this podcast is also for you. Gastro Girl, an official patient-education partner of The American College of Gastroenterology, is committed to providing actionable and evidence-based health information to help empower patients to better health.