by BRCA Chat | 2626/0707/2424 | VIP Blog
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.
by BRCA Chat | 3030/0606/2424 | VIP Blog
Are Nipples a ‘Gay Thing’? A blog about my mastectomy journey (and the emotions that come with it), as a gay woman.
by BRCA Chat | 1212/0606/2424 | VIP Blog
Cancer played a big part in our family lives when I was young, but wasn’t something we really talked about afterwards.
by BRCA Chat | 2626/0303/2424 | VIP Blog
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 healing. I’ll start off by being completely honest: I didn’t know what to write about and I’ve written a...
by Serena | 1616/0202/2424 | VIP Blog
BRCA patient details her experience with the nerve-wracking wait for a preventative mastectomy.
by Serena | 1313/1212/2323 | VIP Blog
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 mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancers are something I’ve been aware of and have worked with for many...
