Stories from the Jewish community

Hear the stories from those affected by the BRCA gene fault in the Jewish community, what inspired them and what helped them make the right choices for them and their families.

Talya's story

Talya: 'Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I'd previously had no control over.'

People of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage are ten times more likely to carry a BRCA gene mutation that heightens a person’s risk of certain cancers, including ovarian.
Rachel's story

Rachel Firmin: ""I only wish my mum could've been able to make the same choice"

Rachel pushed for genetic testing after losing her mum to breast cancer and discovered that she was BRCA2+. She shares her story.

Talya: 'Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I'd previously had no control over.'

Rachel Firmin: ""I only wish my mum could've been able to make the same choice"