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How Many is Too Many Breast Reconstructions?
2024 marked an incredible milestone for me: 20 years as a previvor. Reflecting on two decades of navigating life after my risk-reducing surgeries, I find myself humbled by the journey—one
The Power of Vulnerability: Navigating a Breast or Gynecological Cancer Diagnosis and Hereditary Risk
Vulnerability. It’s a word that often carries a sense of fear, a feeling of being exposed. But when faced with a breast or gynecological cancer diagnosis—or the knowledge that you
Meet Dr. Natasha Rueth is a surgical oncologist and chief of breast cancer services at Memorial Cancer Institute
Dr. Natasha Rueth is a surgical oncologist and chief of breast cancer services at Memorial Cancer Institute, where she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with breast cancer.
Reflecting on the Birth of BRCAStrong
The Birth of BRCAStrong In 2015, two weeks after undergoing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, I founded BRCAStrong. My daughter, Gabriela, who was just seven years old at the time, lovingly
Reflecting on Two Decades: My Journey with the BRCA2 Mutation, Previvorversary
July 16, 2004, is a date forever etched in my memory. It was the day I discovered that I carried the BRCA2 mutation, a revelation that would profoundly impact my
Cancer is in my genes – literally and figuratively
Cancer is in my genes - literally and figuratively. When I was in college both my paternal aunt and my paternal grandmother passed away - 3 years apart, both in
My Diagnosis of breast cancer and testing positive for BRCA 1 with no family history.
Some mornings I wake up thinking or maybe its me pretending to be just a normal person, but then I put my fingers through my hair and it all flashes
Meet Jean Sachs, MSS, MLSP Chief Executive Officer of Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Jean has devoted much of her professional career to educating and supporting those impacted by breast cancer. A social worker by training and at heart, she values making time to
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Embracing Resilience: 8 Years of Mastectomyversary with BRCASTRONG
By Tracy Milgram, Founder of BRCASTRONG Today marks a significant milestone in my journey – it's been 8 years since my mastectomy, a day etched into my memory with a
Introducing Robyn Lesser, Founder of (un)cancer
A native of Clearwater, Florida, Dr Lesser earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her DMD from the University of Florida with honors in research. She completed