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Rabbi Oliver: “The BRCA gene fault is much more prevalent in the Ashkenazi Jewish community."
Find out more about Rabbi Oliver: “The BRCA gene fault is much more prevalent in the Ashkenazi Jewish community."By sharing his story, Rabbi Oliver hopes to help prevent cancer in Jewish communities.
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Talya: “Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I’d previously had no control over."
Find out more about Talya: “Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I’d previously had no control over."People of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage are ten times more likely to carry a BRCA gene mutation that heightens a person’s risk of certain cancers, including ovarian. Talya Schneider shares her story in the hope that more Jewish families can stay together, for longer.
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Sam Schinkel: "I knew about my high risk so I could do something about it"
Find out more about Sam Schinkel: "I knew about my high risk so I could do something about it"After Sam's father was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2013 and tested positively for the BRCA gene mutation, Sam and her brother also decided to get tested.
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Rachel Firmin: ""I only wish my mum could've been able to make the same choice"
Find out more about Rachel Firmin: ""I only wish my mum could've been able to make the same choice"Rachel pushed for genetic testing after losing her mum to breast cancer and discovered that she was BRCA2+. She shares her story.
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Stefanie: "I am determined to see this treatment as a precious gift of life"
Find out more about Stefanie: "I am determined to see this treatment as a precious gift of life"After losing her mum to ovarian cancer in 2015 and discovering that she too is BRCA positive, Stefanie made the decision to go ahead with preventative surgery. This is what happened next.
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Rebecca Nutley: "I now have this knowledge that I can pass onto my family"
Find out more about Rebecca Nutley: "I now have this knowledge that I can pass onto my family"After her mother was diagnosed with cancer three times, Rebecca discovered she and her brother carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, increasing their chances of developing it too. Rebecca had a preventive double mastectomy aged 26 to reduce her risk of breast cancer.