Learn About Lynch & AFAP From a Top Genetic Counselor & a Rare Cancer Survivor
The Gastro Girl Podcast
02/23/21
•52m
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Our first guest, Heather Hampel, shares her inspiration for becoming a genetic counselor and explains some of the rare hereditary GI cancers. Heather explains Lynch Syndrome & AFAP, and shares why genetic testing is so important if you have a family history of colon cancer. Our second guest is Dan "Dry Dock" Shockley, who has AFAP (Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis). Dan discusses his patient journey, his mission of advocacy, and an upcoming surgery to continue the treatment of his disease.
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