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?
Siblings with BRCA
Today is Siblings Day and we have not one, but two blogs to share. Alison & Emily are sisters who underwent their mastectomies in the same month. The covid pandemic meant they couldn’t support each other in the way they hoped, so they each speak of their own...
Ovarian Cancer, Diagnosis, Treatment, BRCA – aged 46
As we approach the end of ovarian cancer awareness month, we wanted to re visit a blog, written for us by the lovely Jen back in 2022. Fast forward to now, four years after her original diagnosis, she has given us an update of where she’s at now. Wednesday 24th...
When Things Don’t Go Smoothly
Today, the wonderful Christina talks about the complications she suffered after her mastectomy surgery and how this affected her recovery. We are always grateful to those who write blogs for us, but sharing your story when it hasn’t been straight forward is...