How do you help a young child understand a cancer diagnosis for a beloved family member? The story of a breast cancer diagnosis, written by Ashley Dedmon, MPH, CHES®, serves as an educational tool to assist families and children in navigating through their cancer journey. Although the treatment process is introduced, it is left open, so families can navigate through…

Can men carry the BRCA mutation? Yes, men can inherit and pass on a BRCA mutation. Men with a BRCA mutation have a lower chance overall of developing cancer than do women with a mutation, but their chances of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and a few other specific cancers are increased. 9 Myths About Men and Hereditary Cancer November 19,…

A little over two years ago, our team (Emily, Haley and I – now Elemental, LLC) were introduced to Jodie Faber, a 10+ year breast cancer survivor who had mastectomy with prosthetic reconstruction. She shared with our team that since her reconstruction she found that her chest got cold frequently and once cold was hard to rewarm! We did some…

My journey as a previvor has taken me beyond my expectations, and for that, I am truly blessed! Through BRCA Strong I have been able to share my experiences as a previvor. Now, I would like to share with you all what’s next in store for me and that is UnBRCAble Boutique! I am finding that more and more women…