Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced Monday that she underwent a double mastectomy in part because of a significant family history of cancer. Michael Gosky is a senior oncology genetic counselor at UK’s Markey Cancer Center. He said Coleman’s statement could lead to other Kentuckians having important family chats.
“Especially at this point in the year, you know, when we're wrapping stuff up, and we might be spending a little bit more time with our family this holiday season, I think it's important to have open, honest, candid conversations regarding your own personal health, but also the health of family members.”
