
Episode #9
BRCA and Beyond: Understanding Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing
In this episode of Teal Talk – An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, genetic counselor Shrutika Yeola, MMSc, CGC, helps make the complex world of genetics easier to understand. She explains inherited genetic mutations, BRCA1 and BRCA2, and why genetic testing can provide important information for people with ovarian cancer and their families. Learn what happens during genetic counseling, how genetic testing has evolved, and what positive, negative, and variant of uncertain significance (VUS) results may mean. The conversation also explores why both sides of your family history matter and how sharing genetic information can help relatives make informed decisions about their health. Learn more about ovarian cancer and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition: ovarian.org Share your feedback: bit.ly/tealtalksurvey This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.






