BE YOUR OWN HEALTH ADVOCATE with Elana Silber, Sharsheret

Soul Sessions with KK

When most people hear the word breast cancer or ovarian cancer, understandably their first response might be fear or anxiety. Cancer is a scary road and nobody wants to go there. But the reality is that 1 out of 40 men and women of Jewish ashkenazi descent carry a genetic mutation or pathogenic variant that greatly increases their risk of developing breast, ovarian, male breast, pancreatic, prostate cancer, or melanoma. Thank God we have Sharsheret (“Chain”). Sharsheret supports Jewish women and their families facing breast and ovarian cancer no matter what stage they are at — before, during, and even after diagnosis. In this episode I interview the CEO of Sharsheret, Elana Silber. Elana talks to me about how Sharsheret started and how they help women from all Jewish backgrounds facing breast and ovarian cancer. Sharsheret is not just a peer support network, but it also empowers women and their families by raising awareness, educating women and men on risk, genetic screening, and preventative measures, and also providing mental, emotional, and financial support. This interview was recorded back in April before my moms health took a turn for the worst. Although my mom didn’t have breast or ovarian cancer, Sharsheret was still supporting me and helping me navigate through the highs and lows. This interview is dedicated in the loving memory of my dear mom Raya Karmely z”l, Rachel bat Yosef who passed away on Shavuot. I hope this interview benefits you as much as it did for me. Enjoy the show. 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜 •You can find Sharsheret on https://www.Instagram.com/sharsheretofficial •www.sharsheret.org •This episode can also be found on https://linktr.ee/coach.kk. •If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the SUBSCRIBE button, leave a REVIEW, and SHARE with people who would be interested! Also please feel free to REACH OUT with feedback and questions! I truly appreciate it ❤️. *To find out more about what I do, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.kk/. Email: [e-mail]