Episode 021 - All in The Family
Michelle Hoglan • January 27, 2022

All in The Family
Release Date: 1/28/2022
Episode Number: 021
Episode Title: ALL IN THE FAMILY
Episode Synopsis:
Lucinda Testo is such an incredibly story of how Breast Cancer can run in the family but still not show up in genetic testing. She received a very recent breast cancer diagnosis, she has been in for regular mammograms because of her history. But due to Covid it was pushed a few months and when she was finally able to get in, unfortunately was diagnosed. She wants to share her story so that women will go and get tested!
Episode Guests:
Lucinda Testo
https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/facts-statistics/breast-cancer-statistics/

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We serve as a partner as they heal in mind, body and spirit. The need for services continues as statistically 400 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Weld and Larimer Counties each year. According to Lydia, “We want to provide free post diagnosis services to all women in northern Colorado. We are committed to continuing our important work with the supportive help of our professional providers, generous donors, committed board members, staff and volunteers.”

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Elizabeth Anne Wood is Professor of Sociology and chair of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at Nassau Community College. She is also Senior Strategist for Woodhull Freedom Foundation, the only national organization dedicated full time to affirming sexual freedom as a fundamental human right.

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