by Christen Williams | 2222/1111/2020 | VIP Blog
My next VIP Mutant, Lisa Bancroft, @my_BRCA1 talks about her journey as a BRCA Mum. She opens up about her feelings towards her daughter having a 50% chance of inheriting the gene, and her options for future children. Over to you Lisa, what’s it like being a...
by Christen Williams | 1414/1111/2020 | VIP Blog
VIP Mutant Kim @NipplesOptional had her preventative mastectomy in 2019. With advice and guidance from her surgeon she decided to have under the muscle, expander implants as a reconstruction. I caught up with Kim to discuss how she found the operation and recovery...
by Christen Williams | 3131/1010/2020 | VIP Blog
My next VIP Mutant, Jo Pratt, was indeed my first BRCA Buddy. A Brit Expat living in Florida, Jo demonstrated to me that BRCA and friendship knows no bounds. She shares her experiences of testing positive for BRCA and swiftly opting for the chop. Jo, thank you a...
by Christen Williams | 1717/1010/2020 | Boobies, BRCAChat
Please get behind the campaign #FreeFoobs. It is not ok to censor breast cancer prevention in the name of sexual activity and nudity. Dear Instagram, It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You have just removed an image of my mastectomy due to “sexual activity and...
by Christen Williams | 1515/1010/2020 | VIP Blog
VIP Mutant Gabbie shares her experiences of having a mastectomy without a reconstruction. We explore why she opted for no recon, and how she’s adapted to life without boobs. Spoiler Alert… she’s doing fine. MORE than fine, she’s owning it....
