Triple negative breast cancer at 36, life with the BRCA1 gene

[HoustonYang]

I got triple negative breast cancer with the BRCA1 gene and I have never had an abortion and have never been pregnant.  Assuming that abortion causes this is ridiculous

[jsmart121]

Great video. I am 64 have triple Negative stage one. Its been a year now.

Enjoy everday.

[lizzybee008]

PARP inhibitors like Olaparib and Iniparib have shown promising results in slowing or stopping BRCA-related cancers or triple negative breast cancers. Lets hope they get approved soon!!

[ProLifeEternally]

Breast cancer rates are highest in countries with the highest induced abortion rates. Breast cancer was infrequent before Roe vs Wade legalized abortion nationwide. Currently, there are about 1.2 million abortions in the U.S per year. By age 45, 42% of American women have had an abortion. Since Roe vs Wade in 1973, breast cancer rates in the U.S. have increased about 40%. Induced abortion cause biological changes to occur in breasts which make women more susceptible to breast cancer.

[six6cents]

Thanks so much. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, grade 3 tumors in March 2010. I had a double mastectomy and am now doing chemo. I have a blog about triple negative breast cancer

[ChaChingQueen]

thanks for making this video. I'm going through it myself. I'm 31, found a lump on my own. I had just had a mammogram 10 months earlier and nothing showed up. Luckily I'm stage 1. I'm also BRCA1 positive and triple negative. I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction and started chemo about a week and half ago.

thanks for getting the word out. I wish I would have known about better screening procedures.

[angelcarmichael]

Last year when i was 26 years old i was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Although i am cancer free now, i am still TERRIFIED of a recurrence. Well... at least the good thing about this is that i did test negative for having the brca1&2 gene and doctors say that i am very healthy now.

I am still in fear. I wish i had someone that has been in my shoes to talk to. if i did, it would help me get through the fear I wish i could be strong as Kim and Stephanie are.

[lavarellok]

You can call me and talk! What is your email address?

[GingerBottom167]

What a great video! Since the rate of passing along the BRCA gene is so high, it seems like their mother should have been required to share it with the adopting parents.

At any rate, to Kim and Stephanie you have so much courage and I appreciate you sharing your story. Thank you and good luck!

[lavarellok]

Hi Ginger!!

This is Kim!

Back in 1969 Our Mother never knew she had the gene and did not know she would be prone to get cancer. Our grandmother had it that is all she knew! Testing for this gene has only been just over 10 years :)

[GingerBottom167]

Hi Kim,

That makes a lot more sense, thank you for clearing that up! I think your video is a testament to the importance of providing medical records to adopting parents. I think a lot of people are finding your story both helpful and inspiring.

Kudos!!

[adoptee3420]

Just one more reason why it should be criminal to severe the ties between an adoptee and their biological family.

[girl4708]

all respect for taking the time to produce this public service. sharing it with all my adoptive community.

i hope everyone visiting here can learn how important it is for adoptees to gain open access to health records

[teh4]

this is just like Christina Applegate's story! It must be so hard to be 36 and single after breast cancer.

[1969yugt]

You two are sure lucky. The Lord was watching over you two. God bless you both....ok and Scruffy 2 your friend forever WiseGuy

[peibilly]

What a powerful video! I can't imagine how frustrating it is to not have access to your birth mother's medical records when you may have a genetic predisposition for a disease.