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A Sunday reminder... . Movement aids recovery but

A Sunday reminder...
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Movement aids recovery but you have to take it slow.
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Everyday you are healing.
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Everyday you are stronger.
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Remember to be patient and give yourself the same grace you'd give those you love.
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Xx
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #sundayreminder #quote

Festive London Social. . You London gals can't get

Festive London Social.
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You London gals can't get enough of our meet ups, and we LOVE to see the friendships and connections being built.
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Katie will be hosting a pre-Christmas get together on Tuesday 3rd December so SAVE THE DATE.
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She's currently hunting for THE perfect venue and will update you soon.
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As always, we can't wait to see you there!
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Book your place today via the events page on our website, brcachat.com
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Xx
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #brcasocial #meetup #londonsocial #londonevents

Our Co-Founder Christen's Exercise thoughts: . "I

Our Co-Founder Christen's Exercise thoughts:
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"I really wanted to own and embrace my mastectomy. I also wanted to CELEBRATE my body, and it's strength, I was so proud of how much it had been through.
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SOOO, I OBV designed a pic of my mastectomy and begged @kettleboobs to create me a custom kettlebell.
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It made rebuilding my strength much more fun, I had a bit of a giggle, with a constant reminder of how far I had come.
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I still use the kettleb00b most days - and it is a proud feature in my room.
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The image is the same one we use for @brca_chat in case ya didn't notice.
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Loves of Loves Christen" x
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #mastectomy #postopexercise #weightsaftermastectomy

Pre-Op Exercise . Exercising before you undergo su

Pre-Op Exercise
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Exercising before you undergo surgery can help with healing and recovery. But what kinds of exercise should you be doing?
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Here’s the lovely Jo, AKA @jowilleyfitness sharing her top four tips for exercising Pre- surgery.
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Got any questions about pre-op exercise? Pop them in the comments below and we’ll get them answered for you.
#brcachat #brca #preopexercise #exerciseforrecovery #mastectomy #genemutation

Who fancies a Pre-Christmas de-stress? . December

Who fancies a Pre-Christmas de-stress?
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December can be a MANIC month, so we thought we'd give you an early Christmas presents- a chance to chill with the lovely Rosie, aka @doyouromthing
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If you've been to our sessions before then you will know just how good you will feel after this session. And if you haven't, where the heck have you been?!
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Reasons to come along...
- It's a chance to unwind
- Head into the busy Christmas season less stressed
- You get to see our lovely faces
- It's FREE!
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Get yourself over to the events page on our website, brcachat.com to book and remember, you just need a chair and a comfy place to lay down for this session... it's all about finding calm.
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Can't wait to Cya there Xx
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #mindfulness #meditationyoga

The Mind/Body Connection . There is a powerful lin

The Mind/Body Connection
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There is a powerful link between our thoughts, emotions, and physical health.
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Our mental state can impact the body, and our physical health can affect our mood and mind.
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So how can we work on this?
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Here are three things you can focus on...
- Mindfulness
- Moving your body
- Fuelling yourself with the right foods
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What do you do to look after your mind?
#brcachat #brca #mindbody #lookafteryourmind #mindbodyconnection #exerciseforthemind

Thank you Lucy! . October was an AMAZING month for

Thank you Lucy!
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October was an AMAZING month for our fundraisers.
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They have raised vital funds for BRCA+ Chat, helping us to continue to support ALL OF YOU.
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The wonderful @ourbrcastory completed her month long exercise challenge in style on Thursday, and raised an impressive £1050 along the way. Woop woop :D
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Congratulations Lucy! You've let nothing get in your way of achieving your goal and we are super proud of you.
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Be sure to look out for our exercise focus this month, as we share how it can help you prepare for, and recover from your surgeries.
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #fundraisers #charityfundraising

Mastectomy Monday . Brca 2. Preventative mastectom

Isn’t this tattoo mind-blowing? Want to know mor

Isn’t this tattoo mind-blowing? Want to know more?
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Come to our talk with tattoo artist Tanya Buxton to hear about all things n!ipple tattoos (areola tats to be precise).
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Tanya will talk you through the process, and Christen our co-founder will talk about the experience... Like how/why she felt the pain under her armpit.
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The talk will be online, on 27th November at 7:30pm.
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Book via the Events page on our website brcachat.com Xx
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #mastectomy #nippletattoo @tanyabuxton @mastectomytattooingalliance

Exercise & BRCA+ . This month we are going to shin

Exercise & BRCA+
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This month we are going to shine a light on exercise and how it can help us on our BRCA+ journey.
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Did you know that exercise can play a huge role in both physical recovery and emotional wellbeing?
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Whether you're preparing for surgery or already in recovery, moving your body can make a world of difference. 💪
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What exercises help you feel better physically and mentally? Let us know 👇
#brcachat #brca #genemutation #BRCAstrong #BRCAwarriors #ExerciseForWellbeing #MindBodyConnection #CancerSupport

🍒Feel It On The First🍒 That's right, it is

🍒Feel It On The First🍒
That's right, it is the 1st of November!
Time to feel those chests, pecs, boobs and foobs.
Know your normal, know if anything changes, take action and seek medical help if you're worried about anything.
Our cofounder Lisa shows us how she checks every month.
Stay safe ❤️
Full poem below
On November first, we take a stand,
To check our bodies with gentle hands.
In the shadow of genes, we seek to understand,
The genetic mutations, a challenge at hand.
With mindful touch, we explore each curve,
In the fight against cancer, let’s find the nerve.
Awareness empowers, knowledge is key,
In our journey for health, we stand strong and free.
For families and futures, we unite in this quest,
Early detection and choices can lead to the best.
So on this day, let’s spread the word wide,
To check for our health, with love as our guide.
#brca #geneticmutation #brcachat #feelitonthefirst #cancer #breast #selfexam

🎃 Happy Halloween 👻 We hope you all have a

🎃 Happy Halloween 👻
We hope you all have a spoooooky halloween.
How cute is our floof of the month?!
Stay safe and stay spooooky 🎃
#Halloween #brcachat #brca #ghost #dog #floof #spooky

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