The Resources
Chatting about BRCA can open a can of wiggly worms. It can be really overwhelming and with each question asked there are more questions to come. There are some BRILLIANT charities, organisations, websites and books out there. Below are our faves:
Charities & Organisations
United Kingdom
- Ovarian Cancer Action
- Eve Appeal
- CoppaFeel!
- Keeping Abreast
- Newson Health
- British Menopause Society
- The Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline
Ireland
Books
- Understanding BRCA: Living with the Breast Cancer Gene – Clarissa Foster (buy here)
- Breasts: The Owner’s Manual – Kristie Funk (buy here)
- Dangerous Boobies: Breaking up with my Time-Bomb Breasts – Caitlin Brodnick (buy here)
Podcasts
- My BRCA Story – A Podcast Series
- The PodBarber – Breast Removal before Cancer Hits. BRCA Previving
- Mother and Daughter – The Breast of Friends Podcast
Papers