What to Know Down Below™

The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation (Tina's Wish)

Welcome to What to Know Down Below™ by Tina’s Wish! We’re here to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to advocate for your own gynecologic health.

Knowledge is power, and we encourage everyone to join us in learning more about what you need to know, down below!

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Family Health History: Let's Talk About It!
Nov 21 2024
Family Health History: Let's Talk About It!
Featuring Kristina Coccoluto, a BRCA1 mutation carrier & heredity cancer advocate, in conversation with Jessica Martineau, MS, CGC, a board-certified genetic counselor who specializes in cancer genetics at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. CLICK HERE for the CDC's Family Health History resources.CLICK HERE to find a genetic counselor.Follow Kristina on Instagram at: @kristinacoccolutotinaswish.org/whattoknow

Episodes

Family Health History: Let's Talk About It!
Nov 21 2024
Family Health History: Let's Talk About It!
Featuring Kristina Coccoluto, a BRCA1 mutation carrier & heredity cancer advocate, in conversation with Jessica Martineau, MS, CGC, a board-certified genetic counselor who specializes in cancer genetics at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. CLICK HERE for the CDC's Family Health History resources.CLICK HERE to find a genetic counselor.Follow Kristina on Instagram at: @kristinacoccolutotinaswish.org/whattoknow
Vaginal & Vulvar Cancers: An Overview
Nov 13 2024
Vaginal & Vulvar Cancers: An Overview
Moderated by Jennifer Garam, ovarian cancer survivor & advocate and health journalist, and featuring Dr. Melissa Frey, Gynecologic Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Cervical Cancer & the Power of Prevention
Oct 31 2024
Cervical Cancer & the Power of Prevention
Moderated by Jennifer Garam, ovarian cancer survivor & advocate and health journalist, and featuring Dr. Melissa Frey, Gynecologic Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicinetinaswish.org/whattoknow
Understanding Uterine Cancer
Oct 16 2024
Understanding Uterine Cancer
Moderated by Jennifer Garam, ovarian cancer survivor & advocate and health journalist, and featuring Dr. Melissa Frey, Gynecologic Oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicinetinaswish.org/whattoknow
Knowing Early Means Knowing Hope: The Need for Ovarian Cancer Early Detection
Dec 6 2023
Knowing Early Means Knowing Hope: The Need for Ovarian Cancer Early Detection
Hosted by comedian and 2x ovarian cancer survivor, Karen Mills, and featuring Dr. Gizelka David-West, Gynecologic Oncologist at Northwell Health and lead singer of the band N.E.D. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Beneath the Surface: Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors and How to Reduce Your Risk
Nov 1 2023
Beneath the Surface: Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors and How to Reduce Your Risk
Hosted by comedian and 2x ovarian cancer survivor, Karen Mills, and featuring Dr. Gizelka David-West, Gynecologic Oncologist at Northwell Health and lead singer of the band N.E.D. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Don't Grin and Bear it: Signs & Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Sep 28 2023
Don't Grin and Bear it: Signs & Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
Hosted by comedian and 2x ovarian cancer survivor, Karen Mills, and featuring Dr. Gizelka David-West, Gynecologic Oncologist at Northwell Health and lead singer of the band N.E.D. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Ovarian Cancer: Facts & Figures
May 18 2023
Ovarian Cancer: Facts & Figures
Hosted by Actress, Doula & Women's Health Advocate, Rachel Nicks, featuring Dr. Bhavana Pothuri from NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center and Dr. Leslie Randall from VCU Health.To learn more about gynecologic health, visit tinaswish.org/whattoknow. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Be Heard: How to Advocate for Yourself as a Patient
Apr 26 2023
Be Heard: How to Advocate for Yourself as a Patient
Be Heard: How Advocate for Yourself as a Patient Featuring: Elle Simone Scott, Celebrity Chef and Ovarian Cancer Survivor panelists Dr. Leslie Boyd, Gynecologic Oncologist, NYU Langone  Perlmutter Cancer Center and Dr. Lindsay Kuroki, Gynecologic Oncologist, Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineTo learn more about gynecologic health, visit tinaswish.org/whattoknow. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
The Role Genetics Plays in Gynecologic Cancers
Mar 13 2023
The Role Genetics Plays in Gynecologic Cancers
The Role Genetics Plays in Gynecologic CancersFeaturing:  Susan Domchek, MD; Medical Oncologist, Executive Director of the Basser Center for BRCA, Penn MedicineAmanda Ganzak, MS, CGS; Lead Genetic Counselor at Yale School of MedicineModerated by Leslie Zmugg, General Counsel at Gordon Brothers and a member of the Tina's Wish Boston Gathering Committee.To learn more about gynecologic health, visit tinaswish.org/whattoknow. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Disparities When It Comes To Gynecologic Cancers & How We Can Close the Gap
Feb 15 2023
Disparities When It Comes To Gynecologic Cancers & How We Can Close the Gap
Disparities When It Comes To Gynecologic Cancers & How We Can Close the GapFeaturing:  Valerie Smaldone, Moderator, Media Personality, Radio Host & Ovarian Cancer SurvivorCarol Brown, MD; Gynecologic Surgeon, SVP & Chief Health Equity Officer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterDineo Khabele, MD; Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisTo learn more about gynecologic health, visit tinaswish.org/whattoknow. tinaswish.org/whattoknow
Gynecologic Cancers: Facts & Differences
Jan 23 2023
Gynecologic Cancers: Facts & Differences
A conversation about the symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments for gynecologic cancers. Featuring Dr. Leslie Boyd of NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center and Dr. Kara Long Roche of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Moderated by Joyce Kulhawik, an Emmy Award-winning Arts & Entertainment Critic and Ovarian Cancer Survivor. To learn more about gynecologic health, visit tinaswish.org/whattoknow. tinaswish.org/whattoknow