My PREVIVE story is a unique one, and my journey is much different than Claudia’s. I am not BRAC1 or BRAC2 positive, and I have no family history of breast or ovarian cancer. But, during my sophomore year of college, at the age of 19, my life changed completely. Read more …

My mom died at age 40 from breast cancer. She suffered with it and complications from it for 6-7 years. That was 19 years ago. So for the past 19 years I have had this in the back of my mind, “when is it my turn to get cancer?” Read more …

I am really excited to have found your website/blog. I too am a previvor. I come from three generations of breast cancer survivors, but I was determined to be my own advocate and create a separate survival story for myself. I would love to share my story with Previvors and those facing the same decision we have faced. Here’s a short version of my story:and join the Previvor Movement. Read more …

Hi Claudia – This is Judy Gomberg–Jodi’s NY friend who just completed-the last phase of the “Best “–possible surgery (and I need my eyes done) –I could ever imagine having. Although our stories are quite different–we clearly stood on the same line when they were passing out genes. Read more …

My name is Emily and I am a “previvor,” or pre-survivor.  I haven’t developed cancer, but am at an increased risk for the disease because of a genetic mutation that makes cancer much more likely to occur. Read more …

Hello!  I would love to be able to share my story.  I am 24 years old and the mom of a 6 year old little girl.  I found out that I was BRCA1+ when I was 23.  September 15, 2009, I had a preventative mastectomy. Read more …

Hi, My name is Oliviya and I am 28 years old and BRCA1+.  My mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 5 years ago and unfortunately it has metastasized into her bones. Right after my mom found out about her BC my aunt, her sister, was also diagnosed. My aunt unfortunately lost her battle 2 years ago. After finding out my mom was BRCA + I was skeptical about getting the test done. Read more …