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The Importance of Genetic Testing in Cancer Prevention ft. Jessica Acosta
We often hear about colorectal cancer, but what do you know about rectal cancer specifically? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-host Melissa Schenkman talks with Jessica Ramos Acosta, a young rectal cancer survivor and cancer advocate to discuss her health journey, the importance of awareness around Lynch syndrome, and the critical role of self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system as a person younger than age 50. Jessica shares her personal experiences with symptoms, receiving a cancer diagnosis at age 29, and undergoing immunotherapy. She emphasizes the need for…
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