Ira Feinstein’s Unique Patient Journey as a Trans Man

When Writer Ira Feinstein was diagnosed with the BRCA1 breast cancer gene at just 20 years old, he was determined to learn everything he could about genetic research. Nearly a decade later, a landmark study led Ira to get a mastectomy and hysterectomy. During this podcast, Ira describes his unique patient journey, elaborating on the pitfalls of navigating the medical system as a trans man.

“I looked at my medical records because I was moving from one cardiologist to another, and I noticed that they had ‘she’ all over the notes. And it was a very strange experience because the doctor had been very welcoming, and he had said he had worked with trans patients before.”

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