breast cancer | Bloom with Bliss

Oct 30

BRCA Survivor

After becoming a previvor with her BRCA genetic mutation, Tiffany is now an official Survivor on season 41. How do you bloom with BRCA?

Aug 29

Sisters, Not Twins

An exploration of breast expectations can lead to a renewed perspective.

Sep 26

Standing tall in my butterfly shoes deciding on my own label

I Spy a Possible Previvor

We can get so triggered by labels that people use: Survivor, Previvor...isn't it actually about how we choose to label ourselves ?

Jan 31

Artwork that reminded me of cells connecting

HeritX

There is a ton of research on treating cancer, but who is working on preventing inherited cancer? Hello, HeritX! Now called Cancer Prevention Initiative

Dec 31

MRE, not for me

An MRE for my youngest brings me back to my own horrific MRI experience, which changed the trajectory of my BRCA journey.

May 30

The stars of Wine Country which contains a BRCA theme

BRCA Country

Netflix's Wine Country shows how important it is to support friends through whatever they're going through, even BRCA blood results.

Jan 31

My BRCA Story (part 3)

What events lead to your BRCA decisions of self care? This genetic diagnosis can elicit unexpected fears of death, as well as cause more complications in your life...

Oct 30

My BRCA Story (part 2)

When I look back at the time when I learned of my BRCA results, I am surprised that I most vividly remember the moment that I met up with my sister.

Oct 1

My BRCA Story (part 1)

Anniversary dates are set to start a new story. Most of us remember the date that we learned of our BRCA 1 or 2 genetic mutation. Is that really when your story began?

Jul 11