Knowing, and facing your cancer risk, with Michelle Zimmerman

A 'previvor' is a person who doesn't have cancer but carries a genetic risk for developing it. And if that's you, it can feel like you've suddenly been pulled into a world that can be overwhelming and scary. Michelle Zimmerman, CEO and co-founder of Previvor Edge, talks about what previvorship actually means, why people resist genetic testing, and how to move past the fear of knowing your cancer risk.

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Previvor Edge: https://www.previvoredge.com/

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What to listen to next: where host Golda Arthur's previvor story began: https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/a-full-hysterectomy-could-prevent-cancer-but-it-also-kickstarts-menopause-pamela-esposito-amerys-story

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