IDC & DCIS Grade 2 Triple Positive
In January of 2020, I went to the Dr, for him to diagnose me that I had shingles. While I was there I mention about a lump I felt in my breast and armpit and how painful they really hurt. He said it’s probably from the shingles.
Every Woman Should Feel Whole!
In the past almost 3 years I’ve seen my wife go through a lot of ups and downs. She has faced many adversities that’s gotten the best of her. I want to take the time to extremely thank Amoena from the bottom of my heart for the gift of happiness you have given her.
I do not have the BRCA gene but MY genetic counselor said that my lifetime risk was 25% to 40%
I had my first breast biopsy on my 26th birthday and have had annual mammograms ever since.
Be Your Own Advocate
Hi my name is Annie Mileto and I’m 37 years old. I was diagnosed with DCIS Zero stage breast cancer 2 years ago, it was not found on my routine mammogram instead it was only found because I kept pushing my doctors.
Hereditary Cancer and My Family
In October 2018 my dad had been told for the second time to go home and get his affairs in order. At this time we went to the cancer center of America. In 2019 we requested a DNA test be done on his cancer to better treat him. He had stage 4 liver cancer. The test came back with the BRCA1 gene. They tested him for all mutation then. Still positive for the BRCA1 gene and another mutation. In July of 2019 I tested positive for both the mutations my dad has.
The Unspoken
Most of the time when you hear the six letter word, CANCER, you think that the person is dying and that they are going to have to fight to stay alive. That fight entailing chemotherapy appointments, radiation, surgery, being really sick, losing weight, looking ill, and being tired. All of which are 100% accurate. But what you don’t think about are the unspoken obstacles the cancer patient will face. The unspoken obstacles that are just as hard.
Surrender
I am a survivor of breast cancer and carry BRCA1. I was diagnosed June 10, 2020. After learning of my genetic results after my cancer diagnosis, my mom (a 25 year stage IV fallopian tube cancer survivor tested positive for BRCA1 as well as my younger sister. If only we got tested earlier! We had […]
My Medical Choice: BRCA-2 But Not Broken
My mother battled breast cancer until the age of 47, and for most of my teenage life I remember every few years having to process the change that came with being excited to be “in remission” only to be surprised that it recurred somewhere else.
Your Breast Friend Diaries
Hi I’m Erika Silva, and I am I Breast Cancer Survivor.
BRCA Family History and My Story
On June 23rd, I had surgery #3/4 for the BRCA mutation. I always thought being proactive and saying, “Goodbye” to the girls was the way to go. Surgery went well.