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Andrea is 40, and mum to three girls. She recently discovered both she and her youngest daughter are BRCA2 positive.

A topic that comes up regularly amongst BRCA mutation carriers is whether it is necessary to have a full hysterectomy at the same time as having their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. To get an expert view, we asked Mr Adam Rosenthal, Consultant Gynaecologist, UCLH to clear up the confusion.

Menopause can be scary and bewildering. It’s a step into the unknown and especially so if you step into it far earlier than you’re meant to.  Laura is slowly adjusting to the menopause and learning to deal with the symptoms and what it means to go through menopause as a young woman. Here she shares some of the things that have helped her on her journey so far. 

After losing her cousin to ovarian cancer, Christina underwent genetic testing and found out that she carries the BRCA 1 gene mutation. Being BRCA+ greatly increases her risk of developing ovarian and breast cancer. Empowered with this knowledge, Christina was able to take action with preventative surgeries to ensure that she is around for her children for many more Christmases to come…

23 years after her father's death, Suzie Lismore underwent genetic testing and discovered that both she and her brother have Lynch Syndrome; a genetic mutation that increases an individual's risk of certain types of cancer. Suzie now wishes to share her experience to raise the profile of this little-known hereditary condition and its potentially devastating consequences.

Following a new study on risks for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers, Jo Stanford, our Cancer Prevention Officer, breaks down the main findings to examine what the research means for BRCA+ women making health decisions today.

Navigating the world of genetic testing can be very confusing and scary at times.  That's why we're addressing some of the common myths surrounding BRCA testing.

We explore the link between a healthy diet and cancer prevention.

Last week an article entitled "Why are we still talking about 'ovarian' cancer" was published and has since been widely shared on the internet. Our Cancer Prevention Officer, Jo, takes a look at the implications.

Our Cancer Prevention Officer Jo Stanford joined the team to focus on how BRCA can be used as a cancer prevention strategy. Here she shares her own BRCA story and explains why it is a cause so close to her heart.

Since testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation in 2013, Cath Chamberlin has had both breasts, her ovaries and her fallopian tubes removed. She shares her story...

Our Health Projects Manager Ross responds to reports of a new 'holy grail' in cancer prevention, which suggests drugs more commonly used to treat osteoporosis could be used to prevent ovarian and breast cancer in women who carry a BRCA1 gene mutation.