My BRCA Story: Recent Episodes

Lisa Bancroft

Hey everyone!Welcome to My BRCA Story, a podcast series. What is BRCA?What is life like with a BRCA mutation?How do others make the big decisions that accompany a BRCA mutation?How do you support a loved one with BRCA?As a BRCA mutant I want to chat with other mutants, previvors and those affected by BRCA to discuss our own personal BRCA experiences, to raise awareness and hopefully help those on their own journey and their loved ones around them!I will include any links or resources I have found useful or are included in the podcast as well as my blogs on my website www.mybrcastory.com.Please subscribe and get in touch if there is anything you would like me to discuss or if you are interested in being involved in an episode.I hope you enjoy!

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A BRCA mutation is a genetic mutation that comes with a very high risk of certain cancers.

In this episode, I give you a little update on why there has been so much radio silence from me! I also talk a bit about my journey with the double G's (and I don't mean my old boobs!) Guilt and grief are two prominent emotions in the BRCA journey, this is how I have coped with them.

My BRCA Story is an original podcast created and edited by Lisa Bancroft. All the views expressed in my podcast are personal opinions. Music created by Leo Lyne.
Copyright © All Rights Reserved 2021 Lisa Bancroft

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A BRCA mutation is a genetic mutation that comes with a very high risk of certain cancers.

In this episode, I talk with Christen about her decision of double mastectomy and reconstruction. Christen also opted for implants over muscle as her reconstruction however had a few different decisions, process, thoughts and feelings along the way. 

Apologies for the recording quality of my voice as I had a slight microphone mishap, however Christens recording is fab!

My BRCA Story is an original podcast created and edited by Lisa Bancroft. All the views expressed in my podcast are personal opinions. Music created by Leo Lyne.
Copyright © All Rights Reserved 2021 Lisa Bancroft

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A BRCA mutation is a genetic mutation that comes with a very high risk of certain cancers. 

In this episode, I talk about my own decision process surrounding eliminating my 60-90% chance of breast cancer. I talk about the emotional journey and why I made the decision for my double mastectomy and the reasons behind my reconstruction choice.  

My BRCA Story is an original podcast created and edited by Lisa Bancroft. All the views expressed in my podcast are personal opinions. Music created by Leo Lyne. 
 Copyright © All Rights Reserved 2021 Lisa Bancroft

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A BRCA mutation is a genetic mutation that comes with a very high risk of certain cancers. 

In this episode, I speak to the lovely Susan who actively sought out a genetic test after having breast cancer on both her mum and dads side of her family. Susan's testing story is so unique and unbelievable, I really learnt a lot from Susan!

My BRCA Story is an original podcast created and edited by Lisa Bancroft. All the views expressed in my podcast are personal opinions. Music created by Leo Lyne. 
 Copyright © All Rights Reserved 2021 Lisa Bancroft

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A BRCA mutation is a genetic mutation that comes with a very high risk of certain cancers.

In this episode, I explain how BRCA came into my life, the testing process and my emotional journey.  

Everyone's journey is so different, this is what happened to me. 

Check out my website for useful resources, my blog posts and other podcast episodes! 
www.mybrcastory.co.uk

My BRCA Story is an original podcast created and edited by Lisa Bancroft. All the views expressed in my podcast are personal opinions. Music created by Leo Lyne. 
 Copyright © All Rights Reserved 2021 Lisa Bancroft

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What is BRCA?
What does it mean?

A BRCA mutation is a genetic mutation that comes with a very high risk of certain cancers.

In this episode I explain the science, the facts, the figures. What BRCA is and what the risks are. 

Check out my website for useful resources, my blog posts and other podcast episodes! 

My BRCA Story is an original podcast created and edited by Lisa Bancroft. All the views expressed in my podcast are personal opinions. Music created by Leo Lyne. 
Copyright © All Rights Reserved 2021 Lisa Bancroft