Episode 251: Why I Chose a Preventive Mastectomy | Breast Cancer Risk, Breast Health & My Personal Decision

Healthier & Happier with Jess Cording · Oct 6, 2026 · 16m

Episode Description:

Choosing to have a preventive mastectomy was never something I imagined I would do. And it definitely wasn't a decision I made overnight.

In this episode of Healthier & Happier with Jess Cording, I'm sharing the personal story behind that decision—what led me there, what years of breast screening and uncertainty were really like, and why something that once felt incredibly drastic eventually started to feel very different.

I also talk about something I think gets missed in a lot of wellness conversations: you can take great care of yourself and still face health…