My Previvor Journey: Why I’ll Never Stay Silent Again
On July 14, 2015, I took my first step as a previvor—a decision that would change my life forever. At 32 years old, with two healthy children, I underwent a full hysterectomy to reduce my ovarian cancer risk, which was estimated at 67%. There was no early detection test for ovarian cancer, and this was […]
Reflecting on 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 compared me to a butterfly, symbolizing the different phases of life I was navigating. Her comparison resonated deeply, and it became the inspiration for our organization’s mission of transformation and resilience.
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,
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.
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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.
Meet (un)cancer Founder, Abida Taher
A Diplomate of the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, Abida has been in private practice since 2009.
Unveiling Strength: Navigating BRCA1, Triple Negative Breast Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer – A Journey of Resilience from 28 to 37
My name is Kelly Stars…a wife, mom of a two year old and a pediatric nurse practitioner. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer/BRCA 1 Positive in 2014 when I was 28 years old. I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 14—she was diagnosed at 36 and passed away at 41 years old. At that time, we had no knowledge about the BRCA gene as there was no other family history. I found my lump on my own after having just had an ultrasound and MRI 6 months prior.