Welcome To BRCA+ Chat

Navigating Gene Mutations Together

LFS (TP53), PALB2, ATM, CHEK2, lynch…

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!

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.

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!

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.

LATEST POSTS

My Journey with BRCA2: Navigating Life After Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is drawing to a close and we are thrilled to be able to share this wonderful blog, written by Alex, who shares her experiences of how discovering she carried a BRCA2 mutation quite literally saved her life.My Journey with BRCA2:...

10 Years On

We have a heartfelt blog for you today, from our Co-Founder Christen - reflecting on 10 years without her Mum.10 years without my Mum feels monumental, but also, like any other day. It would be easy to have had a regular day, go about my work and daily business, but I...

They Say Breast Is Best

They say 'breast is best', but what happens when you have no breasts? We are kicking off Breast Feeding Week with this beautiful blog about navigating motherhood after a mastectomy. The realities, the emotions & the utter joy that can still be felt- even when you...

The Amazing Things Your Body Can Do

Today is World IVF Day and we are marking it by sharing the story of a member of the BRCA+ Chat community, who has been on her own journey with PGT after having a preventative mastectomy and is now pregnant.The Amazing Things Your Body Can Do    I wanted to share a...

I had my mastectomy a quarter of a century ago, but I’ve never looked back… 

We are honoured to share a lovely blog written by Jane, mum of our Trustee Katie, who's BRCA journey began many years ago, but continues now, 25 years later as she supports Katie through her journey.I had my mastectomy a quarter of a century ago, but I’ve never looked...
Libbi and her sister Leigh who both carry a BRCA2 mutation.

Run Libbi Run!

Meet Libbi- an incredible human who has challenged herself to walk 10k steps per day AND run a 10k race per week for the whole of June, to raise money for BRCA+ Chat, in honour of her sister Leigh who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.Run Libbi Run! ...
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