BLOGS & VLOGS
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...
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...
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.
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.
World Menopause Day
Our Trustee Kate reflects on her natural menopause, and how this differs surgically induced menopause that BRCA+ people go through. Kate said she asked us all...
Mastectomy (AFC) & Menopause before 40
Handing over to our lovely Debbie, who shares her experience of having a mastectomy (aesthetic flat closure), and a salpingo oophorectomy before turning 40....
It’s Real, Men do get Breast Cancer
The wonderful Philip shares his experiences of Breast Cancer and the BRCA2 gene for Men’s Health Week. It is so important we talk about breast cancer in men,...
Mastectomy Recovery – Hints & Tips
From our BRCA Buddy Katie - BRCA1 - Age 29, who at the time of writing this, was a few months post-op, so everything was still fresh in her mind. Whilst we...
Mastectomy Musings
Our lovely Anonymous Previvor shares her mastectomy journey with us. Over the muscle, 6 months post op, age 39. Thank you!I found the decision to have a...
3D Nipple Tattoos
Christen (our co-founder), speaks to us about her decision to have nipple tattoos. She says why, 2.5 years post-op, she finally felt she was ready, and what...