Positive Genes = Personal Power! How Genetic Testing Drives Confident Healthcare Decisions

Genetics for Healthcare by Rome Madison

Episode notes

This week we sit down with Sara Kavanaugh, the voice behind The Positive Gene Podcast, who shares her deeply personal story as a cancer pre-vivor. Discovering not one, but two gene variants that significantly increased her cancer risk, Sara transformed her fear and anxiety into powerful action. This conversation about genetics redefines what it means to face cancer risks empowered and illuminates how initial anxiety can evolve into profound personal power and a confident approach to healthcare.

Sara details the proactive and life-changing decisions she made using precision medicine. From preventative surgery to tailored screening protocols, all guided by her genetic testing results. We explore why she started her podcast and her dedicated advocacy work, emphasizing the critical role of genetic counselors and supportive commu ... 

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