This is huge. Upon finding out she was a carrier of the BRCA1 mutation (which predicts an up to 87% lifetime risk of breast cancer), the devastatingly beautiful Angelina Jolie, half of the world’s arguably most beautiful couple had a … Continue reading
Growing up on the east coast, my sense of time was always marked by seasons and weather. Now living in southern California, I live in this strange vortex where time seems to simultaneously stand still and pass quickly. When did … Continue reading
I am a breast cancer previvor - I am surviving the predisposition to breast cancer. I was never diagnosed, never had chemo, and never worried that my life was in the balance. When I had my surgeries at Memorial Sloan Kettering, I often had … Continue reading
After reading about the Miss America Contestant who chose to get a prophylactic double mastectomy – I was saddened for her situation but glad in a way – both because the cause is getting is getting more notice and that … Continue reading
Bra shopping after a mastectomy is an emotional experience. I chose implant reconstruction and after I had my final reconstructive surgery, none of my old bras fit. When you have implants, you certainly need a great sports bra for exercising purposes, but … Continue reading
Do you ever look at old emails, love letters, and feel a wave of satisfaction because of how far you’ve come? I was cleaning out my inbox, and I found some correspondence between me and a fellow BRCA1 mutation carrier … Continue reading
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