JUMP TO VIDEO “EP. 4 | Previvor Edition // MEET JAIME // Sisters talk PALB2 gene mutation + navigating healthcare”
This week in episode 4 of 🎙️After the Bell, PREVIVOR EDITION, we meet Jaime Stafford ➡️ Jaime has the PALB2 gene mutation and has taken preventative measures in hopes to prevent Breast Cancer. In fact, Jaime is my sister. When she learned about my breast cancer diagnosis, she had some big decisions to make.
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What is a PALB2 PREVIVOR?
A PALB2 previvor is someone who carries a mutation in the PALB2 gene, putting them at higher risk for certain cancers, particularly breast and ovarian cancer, but has not developed cancer themselves. The term “previvor” is often used to describe individuals who have a predisposition to cancer due to genetic factors but have not yet been diagnosed with the disease. These individuals may take proactive steps such as increased surveillance or risk-reducing surgeries to lower their cancer risk. PALB2 is one of the genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC), and mutations in this gene can significantly increase the risk of developing these cancers.
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On my channel I share about all things health, breast cancer survivorship + tips, motherhood, and real life. After the Bell is a new series on my channel where I chat with resilient individuals that have been touched by cancer. What most people don’t realize about cancer is that most often the true fight is “after the bell” .. meaning… when active treatment stops or when you’re home, in your own thoughts, anticipating what is next and dealing with the mental warfare cancer can bring on… that’s when the real fight is. What I want this podcast to highlight is that there is more to life after diagnosis/trauma/setback. There is more to YOU than that. So, I’m here to talk about it all with my guests through conversation, storytelling, realness, camaraderie, and vulnerability. This series will hopefully turn on the light and open the doors for those who may feel there weren’t any.
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