by Serena | 0404/1212/2323 | VIP Blog
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.
by Christen Williams | 1818/1010/2323 | VIP Blog
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 a stupid question at out AGM, no question is silly – it’s SO important that we talk about all...
by Christen Williams | 1414/0909/2323 | VIP Blog
Handing over to our lovely Debbie, who shares her experience of having a mastectomy (aesthetic flat closure), and a salpingo oophorectomy before turning 40. Debbie highlights the truths about the menopause, and questions how little many of us know (ain’t just...
by Christen Williams | 1616/0606/2323 | VIP Blog
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, and challenge the myth it can only happen to women. Thank you Philip – take it away x “My story starts...
by Christen Williams | 1818/0101/2323 | VIP Blog
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 know everyone’s recovery is different, these hints and tips are fabulous guidance to what lies...
by Christen Williams | 2323/1111/2222 | VIP Blog
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 prophylactic mastectomy very difficult. While faced with the facts that my risk of breast cancer was so high, it...
