My experiences as a BRCA carrier; how I managed stress and concerns with a BRCA1 gene. My experiences with prevention and a prophylactic mastectomy. What I have learned about breast cancer prevention, mental health and wellness tips for those with a BRCA gene mutation.
A year with Breast Cancer: What Helped me Reframing my mindset helped me to cope with my breast cancer diagnosis and the challenges that came with it. My Breast Cancer Diagnosis The last 12 months were not what I expected. It was a year of upset, shock, denial, acceptance and growth. While I anticipated struggle …
Breast screening as a BRCA Carrier can be stressful but I’m here to share my experiences and tips to help you! Screening as a BRCA Carrier I began annual breast screening when I was 25 years old because I am a BRCA carrier. MRI’s are deemed the safest and most accurate imaging option at a …
BRCA POSITIVE- Now What? So you have just been identified as a previvor; you have tested positive for the BRCA gene and are at a high risk for breast cancer. You feel overwhelmed and panicked and don’t know what to do with this information. Here you will find: *Helpful steps to take *Questions to ask …