Welcome To BRCA+ Chat

Navigating Gene Mutations Together

We are a tiny, but national U.K charity, which aims to help all humans navigating a BRCA gene mutation (or other related gene). Whether you are considering testing, have already been tested, have been diagnosed with cancer – or are a buddy wanting to support a friend (you champ, you), we are here for you.

Our board of Trustees are (mostly) all BRCA+ Humans, who all felt overwhelmed and alone when first diagnosed. We recognised a need for more support services in the U.K – and just wanted a friendly BRCA buddy to spell it out to us.

We are not here to provide medical advice, but we can support emotionally, or put you in touch with services that can help.

We are always developing this site, and our services, but our vision remains the same –“A world where people’s lives are not determined by their gene mutations.” Get in touch with any feedback, we are most happy to collaborate. XOX

Co-Founders

Christen and Lisa are the brainchildren behind BRCA+ Chat. Get to know them here!

Meet The Team

Trustees

We would be so lost without our amazing trustees! The work they do ensures we can keep bringing you more resources, advice and support. Find out more about the people behing BRCA+ Chat.

Meet The Team

BRCA+ Babes

Our BRCA+ Babes are the gorgeous ladies who organise our meetups across the country. Get to know them and find a meetup near you!

Find your local Babe

ALL YOUR BRCA QUESTIONS ANSWERED

If you have just been diagnosed with a BRCA mutation, are awaiting a test, or just want to find out more, below are some helpful answers.

What is BRCA?

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All About Ovaries

BRCA & Babies

Friends of BRCA

LATEST POSTS

What’s going OM?

Genes are inherited and it can feel like you’re not in control. Which is a frightening place to be. BRCA+ Chat have turned the positive diagnosis into… an enormous positive with their supportive community and events. The online yoga and meditation sessions are fast becoming an integral part of the support package. But why, what’s going OM?

There is healing

Today's blog has been written by Ruth, @ruthcookson. She speaks beautifully about BRCA, the impact of this physically and emotionally and her journey to find healing.I’ll start off by being completely honest: I didn’t know what to write about and I’ve written a lot...

The waiting is the hardest part

BRCA patient details her experience with the nerve-wracking wait for a preventative mastectomy.

A BRCA Nurse’s Journey: Diagnosis with the Jewish BRCA Testing Programme

I find myself in quite the unique position where I’m both a specialist breast care nurse in the NHS and someone who has the BRCA2 gene mutation myself. Gene mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancers are something I’ve been aware of and have worked with for many...

Our lovely member Naomi wears a yellow and black spotty dress. She has long wavy brown hair, and soft makeup on as she smiles.

Moving Forward But Not Moving On

I won’t ever move on from my Mum’s death. It will never sit easily with me; I’ll never be comfortable with it, and I’ll never stop wishing it wasn’t true. I don’t think this spells delusion, but rather a natural reaction to losing my Mum too early.

The author of this blog, Naomi. She has long brown wavy hair and dark glasses.

Navigating Grief and Loss with BRCA+

Writing is an incredibly powerful tool for self-healing and self-reflection. Whether it’s just a single word or an entire essay, let your thoughts and emotions flow freely. In the midst of navigating grief and loss with BRCA+, writing serves as a valuable outlet for processing and understanding. Embrace the profound impact of writing and allow it to guide you on your journey.