Brca1 positive

I found out I was a BRCA mutation carrier when I was 28 years old. I had two children under 2 years old and we weren’t finished creating our family. I was working full-time as an elementary school teacher and wasn’t ready to hear the news that ultimately changed my life. Looking back, here’s a few...

Those of us who either opted to have mastectomies as a preventative measure, or had mastectomies as a life-saving measure, aren't excited about our "new boobs." In truth, we'll never be the same. We see ourselves differently now when we look in the mirror, because we are different, inside as well as outside.

Positively BRCA, Positively Living!

A tissue expander stretches skin and muscle to accommodate a breast implant, which can be painful. Fortunately, there are ways to manage discomfort.

BRCA breast cancer survivor Dr. Bailey's infographic explains signs of BRCA 1 and 2 gene mutation cause up to 85% risk of breast cancer. 90% don't know they have it. Learn the signs.

I had a preventative double mastectomy at age 34 #BRCA #BRCA1 #mastectomy

Experts agree that a mastectomy may be the best way to treat or prevent breast cancer in certain cases. During a mastectomy, your surgeon will remove your breast tissue and may, depending on the situation, perform a breast reconstruction....