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breast cancer
I’m glad I listened to that nagging feeling!
Helen’s grandmother died from breast cancer at 48, and then her maternal auntie also passed away when she was just 44. Although Helen’s Mum didn’t have cancer, she couldn’t shake
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When I got my BRCA diagnosis I wondered what my life would be like
Rachel has always been very aware of breast cancer after her Mum and Aunt both had breast cancer at an early age. Their experience motivated Rachel to visit her GP
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I would never have known that I carry the BRCA gene if it wasn’t for my daughter
Lisa first heard about genomics thanks to her daughter, Emily. Emily has a rare form of cerebral palsy called Worcester Syndrome and it was suggested to the family that they
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Knowledge has given me the power to take control and make my own decisions
Jenanine is 53 and only found out that she carried the BRCA2 gene at Christmas. Since then she’s had a bi-lateral salpingo-oopherectomy, a total hysterectomy and is currently recovering from
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I wanted to stop the ticking timebomb
Breast cancer has been a big feature in Hayley’s family. Her Mum died from the illness when Hayley was 14 and both her Auntie’s were also diagnosed. As a result,
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SE Genomics Spring Festival 2023
We are keen to promote our third upcoming virtual event – SE Genomics Spring Festival 2023. Speakers will explain the importance of consenting for a genomics test, and the implications
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Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine: Breast Cancer
Part of an online series of interactive workshops organised by the team at North Thames GMSA/GLH, with the aim to provide healthcare professionals the opportunities to engage and ask questions and
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