Laura B
Meridian, Idaho, 33. I was diagnosed BRCA-1+ 3 months ago. Three weeks ago I under went a PBL Mastectomy...the most empowering thing I have ever done for myself...

Michelle
Southaven, MS, 27. I haven't been tested for BRCA yet, but I have another gene mutation that labels me high risk and a family history. I'm getting my PBM in spring '11.

Karin Aguirre
Auckland, New Zealand, 31. I felt a sense of belonging right away, and being with so many other women who understand the emotions of this mutation, I get teary thinking about it

Karin C.
Canyon Lake, CA,

Jill L.
San Diego, CA, 35. BRCA1, PBM and suveillance.

Taylor Treat
West Lafayette, Indiana, 19. I was tested positive for the BRCA1 gene 2 weeks after I turned 18. Now I'm a biochem student at Purdue intending on working with the gene first hand.

Bethanie
Columbia , SC, 41. Found out I was BRCA 2 positive December, 2009. Currently planning on DM with reconstruction in Charleston.

Rosie Carroll
Louisville, KY, 55. I finally learned to accept my disease after a long fight. I new I had to stay positive if I had a chance to survive. That was the most diffcult part