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surgical menopause
Started by Alison in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Sarah Jan 11. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, my name is Alison and I was tested positive for BRCA 1 about 8 years ago. it didn't come as a big surprise to me given an extensive family history. I had regular MRI scans but decided to go ahead with the pbm 2 years ago.I had this done…Continue
Has anyone well into their 40s NOT had ovaries removed yet?
Started by Bel in Surveillance Screening or Surgery?. Last reply by Sarah Jan 11. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I'm new to this forum: had Triple neg BC in 2002 aged 31, and only years later, after I was in remission, found out I carry the BRCA1 mutation. I'm having my breast op in December. But, despite being in my mid 40s, I am still extremely…Continue
Hey I'm new - interested in finding out more 'natural' preventative measures and ages for preventative surgery
Started by Hayley in New here? Why not introduce yourself... Last reply by Kazz Jan 2. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Hey everyone, I'm new to the group and recently found out I am a carrier of the BRCA 1 mutation. I lost my Mum to Ovarian cancer when she was 44 and we found out last year that she was also a carrier of the mutation (she'd donated blood to Oxford…Continue
Pain and now a lump in my armpit
Started by Heather in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Kazz Dec 31, 2018. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Hello all, looking for some advice if possible please? I have the brca1 gene and had bilateral surgery with reconstruction in July 2017. Since then recovery has been good. I'e got general numbness across both breasts but I do get the shooting pains…Continue
BRCA 2 - ovary surveillance
Started by lorraine Owen in I need advice, have a question, can you help? Nov 14, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
HiI’m BRCA 2 and had mastectomy with tummy fat reconstruction 7 years ago. I am now 45 and it’s time to think about my ovaries. I’ve been enrolled onto a blood test surveillance scheme but my first blood test has come back with .higher levels than…Continue
BRCA2 and Oesophgeal cancer
Started by Alison Self in I need advice, have a question, can you help? Oct 4, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone know if there any research going on to link BRCA and oesophgeal cancer?Continue
Contraception and BRCA gene!
Started by Hayley in I need advice, have a question, can you help? Aug 9, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone!Has anyone here done any research on the most suitable form of contraception for those with a BRCA mutation? I’m looking for some advice!Having been on the pill for many years, I came off a couple of years ago to have a baby. Now my…Continue
Tattoo Artist recommendations...
Started by Sam Carroll in I need advice, have a question, can you help?. Last reply by Zara Aug 6, 2018. 4 Replies 1 Like
Do you have any recommendations for mastectomy tattoo artists? I can find loads in the US but none in the UK!ThanksSamContinue
Breast Surgeon recommendation
Started by Karen Ejdelman in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Carol Harwood Jul 31, 2018. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my name is Karen, I am new to this group. I am a BRCA 1 carrier and i am meeting with my genetics counsellor to discuss my options in a few days. I live in London. Please anyone recommend a good breast surgeon? Many ThanksContinue
Nipple question
Started by Matilda in Preventative Surgery. Last reply by Natalie Jun 8, 2018. 6 Replies 1 Like
Evening everyone. I would like to know how much feeling, if any, you have left in your nipples after nipple-sparing mastectomy? Idea of breasts feeling 'numb' puts me off surgery more than anything. I found out I have BRCA1 a year ago, and feel no…Continue
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