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Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: How I took steps in my 20s as a previvor' to avoid getting cancer

A BRCA1 mutation can lead to early genetic testing, high-risk surveillance, preventative surgery, and complex fertility decisions guided by family history and medical counseling.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I Hated My Breasts And Was Afraid To Show Them To Dates. Here's What Happened When I Did.

Undergoing a double mastectomy was a proactive choice driven by a 60% chance of developing ovarian cancer and an 85% likelihood of breast cancer due to a genetic mutation.
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Cancer
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'I went for a life-saving hysterectomy after getting genetically tested for my cancer risk'

Genetic testing for BRCA1 led to life-saving decisions in Arlene Harris's family.
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