Is Ovarian Cancer in Your Genes?

Is ovarian cancer in your family history?In the opening episode of Season 2 of Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story, we explore how knowing the answer to that question - and taking action - could save your life.  While many people associate ovarian cancer with symptoms alone, this episode shines a light on what may be hidden in our family history. Around 1 in 5 ovarian cancers are linked to inherited genetic mutations.  Host Hannah Vaughan Jones is joined by patient advocate Tamara Hussong Milagre, Professor Adam Rosenthal, and MEP Stine Bosse to unpack what genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 really mean, how they impact cancer risk and what you should do if ovarian cancer runs in your family.  Through a powerful and deeply personal story, Tamara shares her experience of discovering her own genetic risk - and the life-changing decisions she made about preventative surgery.  The conversation also explores what the future could look like, including the work of DISARM, an EU initiative aiming to advance risk assessment and early detection.Together, the panel explores:The link between inherited genetic risk and ovarian cancerThe importance of genetic testing and counsellingAdvances in early detection, screening, and personalised risk assessmentThe emotional and psychological impact of hereditary cancer riskHow policy and innovation are shaping the future of preventionWhen it comes to ovarian cancer, knowledge isn’t just power - it’s potentially life-saving.Show NotesTo find out more about DISARM go to https://disarm-project.eu/To find out more about the work of EVITA https://evitacancro.org/en/To access the EVITA platform https://evitacancro.org/en/evita-platform/