11-03-2021 Since the very first time my husband and I talked to our son about my BRCA1 status and the fact that, as my son, he had a 50/50 chance of inheriting the mutation, he often raises his right hand as if holding a CB radio and mumbles (like a seasoned truck driver) the phraseContinue reading “BRCA BRCA ONE NINE”
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THIS IS BRCA POSITIVE!
August 2, 2021 It’s been 4 months since my Double Mastectomy. I am happy to report that I continue to heal and am doing quite well. Thankfully my recovery has gone as smoothly as it has, because approximately 2 weeks into it, we found out my husband has a rare bone disease called Kienbock’s Disease. Continue reading “THIS IS BRCA POSITIVE!”
Cope NOT Hope
4-9-2021 Happy Friday! I am one-week post-surgery! Woo Hoo!! All seems to be progressing well. I just finished my first virtual post-op appointment and the plastic surgeon’s PA is happy with where I am. She reminded me that I have to take it easy for the next two weeks, I can’t lift anything over 5Continue reading “Cope NOT Hope”
A River Girl's Reflections on Life with BRCA1 