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health1 year ago•16 min saved

"Early Detection Key to Combating Breast Cancer in Younger Women"

Younger women are increasingly being diagnosed with breast cancer, with rates rising over the past 20 years. Improved screening practices, including earlier mammograms and genetic testing, are crucial for early detection and better outcomes. Health equity initiatives, such as mobile mammogram services, aim to make preventive care more accessible, especially for underserved communities. Understanding individual risk factors and ensuring timely screenings can save lives, as highlighted by the story of Cari Moskow Beegle, a breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 36.

via Atlanta Magazine|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #health

health1 year ago•11 min saved

"Moving Forward After Double Mastectomy: Confronting the Fear of the Cancer Gene"

After losing her mother to breast cancer at a young age, a woman with Jewish ancestry shares her journey of discovering she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation, which significantly increases her cancer risk. Despite her fears and anxieties, she undergoes a double mastectomy and plans to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure. The NHS has launched a BRCA testing program for people with Jewish ancestry, aiming to save lives through early detection and intervention.

via The Telegraph|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #cancer-risk

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Groundbreaking Surgery: Simultaneous C-section and Ovary Removal to Reduce Cancer Risk

Surgeons at University College London Hospital have performed simultaneous caesarean sections and ovary removal operations on four women with inherited faulty BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, reducing the need for separate surgeries. The procedures were primarily aimed at reducing the risk of ovarian cancer, which is significantly higher in women with these gene mutations. This innovative approach could potentially offer a significant opportunity for ovarian cancer prevention and mortality reduction. The surgeon expects an increasing demand for this procedure as more women become eligible due to factors such as delayed childbirth and the rising rate of caesarean sections.

via Sky News|

#brca-gene #caesarean-section #cancer-risk

health2 years ago•3 min saved

Surviving Cancer: Personal Stories of Strength and Resilience

Jill Martin, a host on the Today show, has been diagnosed with breast cancer just one week after testing positive for the BRCA gene, which is associated with a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. Despite having a clear mammogram earlier this year, Martin opted for a preventive bilateral mastectomy after receiving the genetic test results. However, she later discovered that she already had breast cancer, which was detected during a routine preoperative MRI. Martin plans to undergo a mastectomy and additional treatment, and she will also have a preventative hysterectomy in the future. She is using her platform to raise awareness and encourage others to get tested.

via PEOPLE|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #genetic-testing

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Country Singer Morgan Wade Chooses Double Mastectomy to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Country singer Morgan Wade, who lost her mother to breast cancer, has opted for a double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA gene that comes with a high risk of breast cancer. The 28-year-old plans to have the surgery in November and is feeling fine, but is disappointed that she won't be able to work out for a while.

via The Daily Beast|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #double-mastectomy

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Country Singer Morgan Wade to Undergo Double Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Risk

Country singer Morgan Wade will undergo a double mastectomy in November after testing positive for the BRCA gene, which indicates a higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer. The 28-year-old singer will continue to perform until then, including at several music festivals this summer, and will release her second studio album, Psychopath, on August 25. Wade's decision to have the surgery is a preventative measure, as her mother and cousin have also had breast cancer.

via Rolling Stone|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #double-mastectomy

health2 years ago•5 min saved

Surviving Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned and Tough Choices Made.

A woman with a family history of breast cancer and the BRCA gene underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy at age 34, which revealed early but aggressive cancer growing in one breast. She saved her own life and underwent chemotherapy and bilateral oophorectomy. The woman advocates for early prevention and individualized medical advice, as federal guidelines are general and based on statistics that may not apply to everyone. Ethnicity also plays a role in breast cancer risk, with Ashkenazi Jewish women having an elevated risk.

via Yahoo News|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #early-detection

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Breast Cancer: Lessons Learned Too Late.

A woman with a strong family history of breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy, which ultimately saved her life as early but aggressive cancer was found in one breast during the procedure. She encourages women to seek individualized medical advice and practice early prevention, as federal guidelines may not apply to those with a high risk profile. She credits her mother's early death from breast cancer as the wake-up call that set her on a mission to avoid the disease much earlier than she otherwise might have.

via TODAY|

#brca-gene #breast-cancer #early-detection