S4 Ep9: Ruth: diagnosed with the altered BRCA1 gene
May 27, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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Episode description
When Ruth was eight, she sadly lost her mum to breast cancer. She later underwent genetic testing and found that she has an altered BRCA1 gene. Ruth talks about the implications of this, and the impact it has had on her life.
You can follow Ruth on Instagram @mymastectomyandme.
For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.
You can follow Ruth on Instagram @mymastectomyandme.
For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.
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