I found out I had a BRCA1 alteration back in 2009 when I was 21 years old. I was told by the genetics team at the time that when it came to having children, I would be able to opt for IVF with PGD. My mind was made up instantly.
Are Nipples a ‘Gay Thing’? A blog about my mastectomy journey (and the emotions that come with it), as a gay woman.
Cancer played a big part in our family lives when I was young, but wasn’t something we really talked about afterwards.
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?
