BRCA-ING IT DOWN WITH MY COUSINS ๐ฏโโ๏ธ
Kicking off 2023 by speaking to my cooler, older cousins, Melanie & Michelle, who I spent my entire life idolizing. ๐คฉ We discuss how their breast cancer & subsequent BRCA diagnosis in their 30s inspired me to become a breast radiologist, & the obstacles they faced as young women battling breast cancer 15+ years ago. We discuss medical gaslighting, their advice to young women, the Angelina Jolie effect, & what itโs like going through genetic testing as a parent.ย
The episode wouldnโt be complete without sharing a spot-on horoscope reading from our beloved Mema Leatrice from over 30 years ago. โจย
We hope you love this conversation as much as we do! ๐ฏโโ๏ธย
xoxo
Robyn
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