BLOGS & VLOGS
From Scientist to Survivor
The day they tell you “Im sorry but it’s cancer”, you sink into an unfamiliar abyss. This disease that you’ve spent years studying at a molecular level suddenly takes over your life en masse.
Mastectomies, Menopause and Me
On International Women’s Day in March 2023, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the ripe old age of 28. I had 3 months of weekly chemotherapy and 6 months of a targeted treatment (Herceptin), and finally, radiotherapy.
It took 14 months and cost me my boobs, my hair and my fertility all before I was 30, but I had my life.
From Near Death to Miracles: My Battle with Cancer and the Secret That Saved Me
Life isn’t without its challenges, but I’m here, and I’m living every moment fully. I’m proud of what I’ve overcome, and I’m passionate about helping others find the strength to do the same.
My Mastectomy Did More for My Son Than Breastfeeding Ever Could
The fact I’d had a mastectomy was abruptly brought back to the forefront of my mind due to countless “are you planning to breastfeed” questions.
Bonding Without Breastfeeding
“That’s when a wave of guilt washed over me because I wanted to be able to provide her with the perfect drink, at the perfect temperature without making her wait.”
Don’t Ask Me If I Am Breastfeeding
As we continue our focus on breastfeeding, today's blog is brought to you by Marianne, who shares her journey of a breast cancer diagnosis, pregnancy and the...
Giving Back… My Milk Donation Journey
“It makes me feel super, super proud knowing I can give back something that helped my little girl so much in her first couple of days and helps take away that extra bit of stress.”
The Gift of a Baby and His Gifted Milk
“The charity I received months of amazing milk from is called Hearts Milk Bank. They are truly the kindest, most attentive and caring charity- and helped me adapt to and accept my different feeding journey for my son.”
IVF with PGD- When Dreams become Reality
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”?
Are Nipples a ‘Gay Thing’? A blog about my mastectomy journey (and the emotions that come with it), as a gay woman.
What I think when I think about cancer
Cancer played a big part in our family lives when I was young, but wasn’t something we really talked about afterwards.
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?