Georgia Hurst lost one brother to colon cancer when he was only 36 years old. When her second brother was diagnosed with colon cancer, he had genetic testing done and tested positive for MLH1-associated Lynch syndrome. Georgia went on to also test positive for Lynch syndrome. While she credits her Lynch syndrome diagnosis with ensuring regular and life-saving colonoscopies, her total hysterectomy had significant consequences for her health. Georgia shares insights on the repercussions of removing the ovaries as well as on the need for genetic testing to be approached thoughtfully, with an eye toward medical actionability for the individual.

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Links and Resources

Blog posts by Georgia in Cure magazine

NSGC’s tool: Find a Genetic Counselor 

Schedule a genetic counseling appointment through Grey Genetics

Georgia’s interview on the DNA Today podcast

Georgia’s interview together with Ellen Matloff on the We Have Cancer podcast

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Georgia on Twitter: @_GeorgiaHurst

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Kamp, Bailey, “Unearthing The Past That Could Affect Your Future: How Family Health History Could Change Your Life.” Grey Genetics News Corner Blog post. 

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