Empowering Patients Through Knowledge: Jodi’s Story with Linda New, PA-C
At Advanced Women’s Health Specialists, we believe in proactive, personalized care—and Linda New, PA-C, lives that mission every day. In this interview, our patient Jodi shares her journey of facing a lifelong fear of cancer and how one conversation with Linda changed the course of her life.
With a strong family history of cancer, including rare diagnoses such as male breast cancer, Jodi suspected she might be at higher risk. During a routine well-woman exam, Linda listened, asked the right questions, and recommended the MyRisk® Hereditary Cancer Test—a simple blood test that revealed Jodi carried the BRCA2 gene mutation.
What followed was a personalized, preventive care plan—including increased screenings and life-saving surgeries—created with support and guidance every step of the way.
Jodi’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact of knowing your family history and taking action through genetic testing. Her courage, together with Linda’s attentive and compassionate care, shows how early detection can lead to empowered decisions and better outcomes.
“This is why I do this work,” says Linda. “We can help patients move from fear to empowerment—one test, one visit at a time.”
Watch Jodi and Linda’s full story
To learn more about hereditary cancer screening and whether it might be right for you, visit myriad.com/getmyrisk.