(Part 2/4 in my The Reclaim Your Power – New Year Series)

Family history is often overlooked, but it can be one of the most powerful tools in cancer prevention.

In this episode, Krista Brown, a nurse and cancer survivor, explains how genetic testing following her mother's breast cancer diagnosis uncovered her own high cancer risk and led to early, life-saving treatment.

Krista walks through how patients can advocate for appropriate testing, navigate healthcare barriers, and use nutrition as part of an empowered care plan. This conversation equips listeners with knowledge that can change outcomes, not just for themselves, but for their families.

What You'll Learn:

• How pushing for more tests led to a life-saving early cancer diagnosis.

• Why your family history might not be enough to trigger crucial genetic testing.

• The one thing to count in your diet daily for cancer risk reduction.

• The common lunch food that could be increasing your cancer risk.

• Learn about the hereditary cancer syndrome that is more common than BRCA.

• How to turn a high-risk genetic result into an empowering action plan.

• What to do when your mammogram is clear, but something still feels wrong.

00:47 How One Mother's Cancer Sparked a Lifelong Mission

03:41 The Genetic Test That Led to an Early, Life-Saving Diagnosis

07:24 Why Nurse Navigators Are Essential in Cancer Care

10:30 The Hidden Healthcare Gap in Genetic Testing

18:03 Genetic Risk Goes Beyond BRCA

25:44 Practical, Everyday Nutrition Support During Cancer

34:08 Reframing Genetic Testing as Power, Not Fear

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About Me - Dr. Tiffany Troso

I'm a double board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecological cancers, with over 25 years of experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
But more than credentials—I'm here because I know the system doesn't always see you.

Women like you are used to taking care of everyone else. But cancer is different. You deserve clear answers, fierce advocacy, and guidance that prioritizes you.

That's what I do. Through one-on-one consults, coaching, and my signature Empowered Patient Method, I help you regain clarity, confidence, and control—without the chaos.