Episode 209: Doing It Scared w/ Kristina Coccoluto
Kristina Coccoluto is an advocate, public speaker, and avid runner. At age 25, genetic testing showed that she had a mutation in the BRCA1 gene that put her at much higher risk than the average woman for breast and ovarian cancer. It wasn't a matter of "if, but when" as her oncologist said. Kristina realized she was empowered to make a difference in her health, but it would require a big sacrifice. She decided to have a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Post op, running became a metaphor for her comeback story and journey ahead. It gave Kristina the feeling of getting…
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