DCist: In the Family @ SILVERDOCS

brendaj

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:36:32 -0500

Joanna is great, the film is great, and this film is so so important in creating awareness--especially with medical providers--of what it means to carry a BRCA mutation. It's not just a test, and the ramifications are life changing. You're right not to take it lightly. Good luck in making your decision to test and whatever may come of the results. Find a good certified genetic counselor who is BRCA-savvy. And please visit FORCE at facingourrisk.org, it's the best resource out there for people at high risk and those who know they carry the mutation. They can also make recommendations for CGCs in your area.

MSto

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:27:43 -0500

thank you for sharing this, sommer.

Vaughan

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:16:17 -0500

thanks for sharing this sommer. and you're not oversharing at all. i really appreciate it - you're very brave. oh wow. it had never dawned on me that i should test for this. or that the test existed. gulp. my gram had breast and my mom's had early signs of ovarian cancer.