I can finally talk about some personal stuff going on lately, so listen up! Some of you know that before my mom passed away, I was tested for #BRCA1 because of how young she was, it was her 2nd battle with #breastcancer, and she had genetic mutation. When I found out I have the same mutation she had, I started going to her oncologist once a year to make sure everything was a-okay. Fast forward 9 years later to this past April, I went in for my normal appointment after my mammogram and MRI, I asked about his thoughts on other preventative measures like surgery. He told me he would give me one, but recommended that I wait because he “didn’t want me to miss out on breast feeding” when I have kids. Crazy right? So, when I talked to the ever so wonderful @mpegg17 about what happened, she recommended @orlandohealth #CancerGenetics clinic, and that I should go for a second opinion. After meeting with a genetic counselor and the research doctor to discuss risks from my gene, they gave me all the information I didn’t have before. They even asked if I wanted to meet with surgeons to talk about surgery. Fast forward to today, I’ve met with a reconstructive surgeon and he gave me all of the information to cement my decision for a preventative #doublemastectomy and have a reconstructive surgery done! Today was the first of many appointments, but I feel like I’m taking a step in the right direction 💪🏻💗🎀 #beBRCAware #breastcancerawareness #previvor #BRCA1positive #imamutant #fuckcancer #nottodaysatan (at Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery Institute at Orlando Health) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl_VC3TFnbFIr4h0d11LWjABCd5W5WF6fCx9lg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sgs9ajqzlr1o
