Meet three sisters carrying the BRCA1 gene, a genetic mutation that significantly increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Studies show that Black women with BRCA1 face higher mortality rates from breast cancer, making early testing and awareness even more critical. They’ve lost their mom, aunts, and grandmothers to Breast Cancer, but their stories are filled with courage and hope: 🩷 Vadye survived her battle with breast cancer 🩷 Carlie chose preventive surgery to protect her health 🩷

How I’m feeling as a woman with the brca1 genetic mutation during breast cancer awareness month 🌱 #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #aestheticflatclosure #mastectomy #brca #bcam #brca1 #alopecia #womenshealthcare #alopeciaawareness #genetictesting | Marisa Kimmel