Danielle’s Decisions and Why Previvor Choices Must Be Personal
By Amy Byer Shainman, @BRCAresponder Love, Danielle is the narrative feature film I produced about a woman navigating hereditary cancer risk and the deeply personal decisions that come with it. From the first draft of the script to the final edit, one guiding idea remained constant. Danielle’s decisions were Danielle’s decisions. They […]
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
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 February, they both had breast cancer, as well as other health complications.
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 back like a bad nightmare. I remember that the reason I have little hair is because I recently had to fight for my life and the fight is something that I’ll always have to do.
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.
Everyday Health
Embracing Resilience: 8 Years of Mastectomyversary with 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 mix of emotions. As the Founder of BRCASTRONG, I find strength in sharing my story, hoping it inspires others facing similar challenges.
Introducing Robyn Lesser, Founder of (un)cancer
“Have You Heard of Knitted Knockers?”
“Have you heard of a Knitted Knocker?” Well, if you haven’t and have underdone any kind of mastectomy with