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 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 →
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