For each of the women in this blog series on the genetics of breast cancer – Charlotte*, Kate, and Rayna* – a genetic counselor was so important to determining whether they should go through genetic testing and how to lessen … Continue reading →
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Genetics Gone Wild: One Survivor’s Story of a Rare Genetic Mutation by Guest Blogger Kate
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 years old, it was important to consider potential genetic risk factors in order to make more informed treatment decisions. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 30’s as well, … Continue reading →
Read MoreWhat I would Tell My Newly Diagnosed Self: Survivor Reflections
For some, breast cancer is in their “rearview mirror”: treatment is over, the sting of the initial diagnosis has worn off a bit, and visits to the oncologist have become fewer with more time in-between. We’ve collected the “hindsight” – … Continue reading →
Read MoreWhen Breast Cancer is Genetic: A BRCA1+ Survivor Story
Perhaps you already know that 13% of all women will develop breast cancer sometime over the course of their lives. You may even count yourself as one of those who make up that 13%. Of those breast cancer cases, only … Continue reading →
Read MoreHair Loss Should Be Optional: Cold Cap Therapy
“Your hair is part of your sense of identity,” shared Vivian* in last week’s blog. Vivian chose to do “Cold Cap Therapy” during chemotherapy allowing her to keep much of her hair. “Most people I come in contact with probably … Continue reading →
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