Below we have put together a list of websites and resources that may help you if you're also diagnosed with a cancer-related gene mutation. This list includes everything from books to Instagram accounts that helped empower and inform us to make this decision.
If you have any other resources, links, or accounts for us to add please leave a comment below or shoot us an email or DM us on Instagram!
xxx Ivy & Eve
BRCA+ RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:
https://www.nsgc.org/
https://www.cancer.org/
https://www.facingourrisk.org/
https://www.masseycancercenter.org/patients-and-families/patient-resources-and-support-services/inherited-cancers/the-genetics-of-ovarian-cancer/hereditary-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-syndrome
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/your-rights-after-a-mastectomy.pdf
https://brca.ucsf.edu/patients/resources
APPS:
FACEBOOK GROUPS:
YOUTUBE ACCOUNTS:
Paige Previvor
Samatha Nicole
Finding inner Pearce
Becky Excell
Teaching in Pearls
Screw You Cancer - by Glamour Magazine
INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS:
@the_breasties
@dani_trops
@dianagregoriades
@paige_previvor
@findinginnerpearce
@lauren_syndi
@mycancerchic
@ohheybreastie
@brcababeboston
@theebooblessbabe
@forthebreastofus
BOOKS:
Dangerous Boobies by Caitlin Brodnick
Probably Someday Cancer by Kim Horner
Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew: A Memoir by Amy Byer Shainman
PODCASTS:
BLOGS:
My Cancer Chic - https://www.mycancerchic.com/
BRCA Support - https://brcasupport.com/
Lauren Syndi - https://laurensyndi.com/category/health/brac1/
North Carolina Charm - https://www.northcarolinacharm.com/search/label/double-mastectomy/
Jennifer Garam - https://www.jennifergaram.com/cancer-blog/2021/10/25/what-you-need-for-mastectomy
Liz Wessel - https://www.lizwessel.com/prophylactic-mastectomy-blog
The Road Les Traveled - https://theroadlestraveled.com/13-things-to-know-before-undergoing-double-mastectomy/
FITNESS:
Always consult with your doctor before doing any workouts to make sure you are healed enough to do these safely!!
Pre- and Post Surgery workout - https://cancer.ucsf.edu/sites/cancer.ucsf.edu/files/bcc/treatment/exercises_mastectomy.pdf
Post-op 12wk free - https://watch.thelimitfit.com/12-week-post-mastectomy-breast-cancer-series
Post Mastectomy Yoga - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMTZH2lG-os2SAgjVW5zSbTgCppG_R4K1
Breathing exercises - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM9DnUhu3Lw
COMPANIES THAT CAN PROVIDE SOME ASSISTANCE, COVERED BY INSURANCE, OR DISCOUNTS:
https://www.anaono.com/pages/insurance-coverage - Insurance coverage post-surgery bras.
https://www.pink-perfect.com - Insurance covered ready-made and custom prosthetic nipples.
https://www.brcastrong.org - Free care package includes post-surgery bra, robe with drain pockets, shirt with drain pockets, and sometimes other free goodies.
https://www.pocketsofhope.com/request-a-hoodie.html Free zip hoodie with drain pockets.
https://handful.com/pages/breast-friend-forever - 30% off bras.
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