Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

02/04/2026 | Press release | Archived content

IN THE NEWS: What is a Cancer Previvor? Reducing Your Cancer Risk Before It Starts

February 04, 2026

Patient Power

Nancie Petrucelli, MS, LCGC, licensed senior genetic counselor and director of the Karmanos Cancer Genetic Counseling Service, explained what genetic counseling is and how knowing which mutations a patient may have can assist with screening and prevention options to help catch cancer early or reduce cancer risk.

Read the article here.

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