He had a BRCA1 mutation, we didn't pay a lot of attention to it at the time

April 17, 2018 | 17m 00s

A woman describes her story about discovering she was positive for the BRCA1 gene and how the diagnosis impacted her decision to receive surgeries.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:More than a college degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Female Reproductive System; Mental Health; genetics

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health

TOPIC:Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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