Pink & Blue Colors of Hereditary Cancer
Pink & Blue Colors of Hereditary Cancer I am not a BRCA gene carrier but tonight I will be hosting the premier of the movie, Pink & Blue Colors of Hereditary Cancer, in my city. What is my interest then, you might ask? My Journey Through Genetic Testing I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 2014. I had a double mastectomy because the cancer was in both breasts this time. I knew a double mastectomy was the best course of action for me after asking, educating myself, researching, and having that all important, shared decision making discussion with my health care team. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age the first time. This was my second occurrence. Those two criteria alone were enough evidence for my breast surgeon and oncologist to recommend that I have genetic testing. From the National Cancer Institute: Several Continue Reading →