Patient Stories

Article Without genetic testing, I would have lived with an incorrect diagnosis Without genetic testing, I would have very different prospects. Now I am able to benefit from new therapies and start to dream again.

Article I didn’t realise how important it would be to talk to someone else who understood exactly what it’s like to live with Epidermolysis Bullosa I didn’t realise how important it would be to talk to someone else who understood exactly what it's like to live with Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Article Knowledge gave Jenanine power Knowledge has given me the power to take control and make my own decisions.

Article Emily & her daughter both took part in the 100,000 Genome Project I would never have known that I carry a change in my BRCA gene if it wasn’t for my daughter.

Article Cultural traditions meant Miranda’s family didn’t know about their history of breast cancer. Cultural traditions meant that I wasn’t really aware of my family history of breast cancer.

Article Genetic testing changed Tom’s cancer treatment If I hadn’t had the genetic test, then I wouldn’t have got the treatment that saved my life.

Article How genetic testing encouraged Hayley to work for the NHS My Auntie’s gave us the chance that they never had

Article Why a genetic diagnosis meant Millie had to grow up early I’m proud of my epilepsy. It’s made me who I am.

Article Rachel talks to us about testing for BRCA variants When I got my BRCA diagnosis I wondered what my life would be like.

Article Breast cancer runs in Helen’s family I’m glad I listened to that nagging feeling!