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How does someone tell the story of genetic risk?
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- All Access DNA
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- Nov 18, 2025
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- 2443
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Summary
Narrative medicine, story telling, BRCA and breast cancer. In this conversation, Sarah shares their personal journey with being a BRCA1 carrier and experiences with breast cancer. She discusses the emotional weight of genetic risk, the complexities of identity as a previvor, and the importance of narrative in understanding and coping with illness. Sarah also reflects on their professional background in medical anthropology and genetic counseling, emphasizing the need for patient-centered care and the power of storytelling in healthcare. The discussion touches on themes of grief, hope, and the ongoing nature of living with a genetic condition, culminating in Sarah's insights on how poetry and narrative can help articulate the complexities of these experiences. Key Takeaways: Poetry allows for flexibility in expressing complex emotions. Language can create a sense of community but also exclusion. Grief is a central part of living with a genetic condition. Precision medicine must consider the holistic care of patients. Sarah Roth (@othersarah) is a writer, educator, and genetic counselor based in Baltimore. Her literary work appears in Columbia Journal, Denver Quarterly, Notre Dame Review, and elsewhere, and she is an assistant poetry editor at Asymptote Journal and editor in chief of Tendon Magazine. Sarah holds an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Notre Dame and is currently completing her PhD at Johns Hopkins University. Please subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts to stay updated on new episodes of All Access DNA. Listen to past episodes on your favorite podcast play by searching “All Access DNA” or by streaming from our website at allaccessdna.podbean.com Here are more resources related to today’s to…