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In this episode of the SpeakGyno podcast Ni shares how she has navigated her cancer journey and Jeff shares his experience as a caregiver. They share strategies that have helped them in their relationship as they navigate a very difficult diagnoses.

For our latest podcast, we're sharing the story of Julie Shrell, a 10-year ovarian cancer survivor. Julie was told she was not at risk for cancer despite her family history of breast cancer on her dad's side of the family. Listen as she talks about what helped her along the way and how she uses the knowledge of her BRCA gene mutation to empower her and her children to better navigate their health care. Julie also partnered with survivors in the Jewish community to create Be The Difference Foundation to raise awareness and fund much needed research and clinical trials. To learn more about Be The Difference Foundation, please visit https://www.bethedifferencefoundation.org/.

On this World Ovarian Cancer Day, we're speaking with Becky Alrubaiie, a 13-year survivor. Becky talks about her journey with stage IC ovarian cancer and two reoccurrences. She discusses how she had to advocate for herself and seek out knowledge and support that has helped drive her treatment. She also talks about similarities between her cancer experience and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story is one of incredible strength and courage.

For our latest podcast, we're speaking with Kelly Johnson, a licensed genetic counselor. When is genetic counseling appropriate and what is the goal of counseling? What are some factors to consider before deciding to choose genetic counseling? What does GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act) protect and its limitations? What are Kelly's thoughts on direct-to-consumer testing? Listen to find out these answers and how genetic counseling can impact a family for generations to come.

In this podcast, we are speaking with Hillary, a 13-year ovarian cancer survivor. Hillary speaks openly from her heart about her cancer diagnosis, treatment, infertility and how she conceived with the help of an egg donor. She also talks about the impact it has had on her relationship with her husband and what advice she would tell her younger self. Hillary's story illustrates how a survivor's fight doesn't end after treatment and we must never lose hope that our journey is incredibly worth it.