Elizabeth announces that she has tested positive for the hereditary BRCA2 gene mutation and plans to have a bilater mastetctomy. 

LIFE UPDATE…

These are hard conversations to have, but important ones!!

Yes, I’m having a bilateral mastectomy this summer and then a salpingo-oophorectomy later this year.

Here’s why…after family members were diagnosed with breast cancer, we discovered there is BRCA2 gene mutation in our family and it’s hereditary. 😔

I was tested and I found out I do carry the BRCA2 gene mutation. And with the family medical history, my dense breasts AND the gene mutation, I am 58% likely to have breast cancer and 20% likely to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

I’m not taking that chance and I’m taking matters into my own hands and choosing LIFE!!

My bilateral mastectomy is in July and later this year will be my reconstructive surgery and my salpingo-oophorectomy.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER…know your risks, ask these questions of your doctors, be proactive.

There’s a lot of emotions that come with this post, and especially towards my loved ones that have had to deal with a breast cancer diagnosis and didn’t get this option. I’m in awe of their strength and courage to FIGHT.

Thank YOU for supporting me and my family. Your words of encouragement bring me to tears, but also make me grateful to be surrounded by such thoughtful people. ❤️

Thank you to the incredible team and doctors at ProHealth and at @illumecosmetic – they’ve shown such compassion and understanding during this process as I prepare mentally, physically and emotionally for these life changing surgeries. 🥰

If you have questions, please reach out or hear my full story by clicking the link in my bio.

Be your own advocate and take control of your health, it could save your life. 🫶🏼

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– Elizabeth