I'm Getting a Preventative Double Mastectomy
At 23, Liza tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation, which puts her at a higher risk for certain cancers (think: breast, ovarian). We spoke to her about her medical, financial, and emotional journey as she navigated her options, prepared for a preventative double mastectomy, and put her future first.
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