Behavioral Health Experts Discuss Emotional Well-being for the Hereditary Cancer Community
June 24, 2026
Watch this video for an in-depth and interactive discussion on mental health and emotional well-being for individuals and families affected by hereditary cancer risk with our experts, Karen Hurley, Ph.D., Senior Clinical Health Psychologist at Cleveland Clinic, and Emily Epstein, LMSW, Genetic Social Worker and Clinical Behavioral Healthcare Specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine.
This video includes a Q&A interview with our experts, with a focus on the emotional and psychological impact of hereditary cancer risk for previvors, cancer survivors, caregivers, and family members. Our experts covered the following topics:
- Navigating anxiety, uncertainty, and fear related to hereditary cancer risk
- Coping with the emotional impact of genetic testing and results
- Mental health considerations for previvors, survivors, and caregivers
- Family communication and relationship challenges related to hereditary cancer risk
- Building resilience, finding support, and strategies for emotional well-being
People concerned about hereditary cancer, cancer survivors, previvors, and health care providers.