Tag: BRCA gene
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Running to Reclaim Independence: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey
Finding Independence Again Through Running Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-altering diagnosis in March 2023: triple positive breast cancer. After discovering a thickening at the edge of her breast, she embarked on an arduous medical journey that included eight rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy with reconstruction, radiotherapy, and…
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Running Back to Independence: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey and a Message for Young People
From diagnosis to dependence to independence When Moira Jordan, a 32-year-old secondary school teacher from southeast London, faced triple positive breast cancer in March 2023, she was confronted with a reality many young people fear: a disease that can upend daily life, plans for a family, and the sense of self she had built over…
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From swelling to survival: An Irish singer’s journey through breast cancer and onward to a hopeful future
Understanding the journey from a subtle sign to a life-changing diagnosis Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Ireland, with thousands diagnosed each year. The experience of a high-profile patient from Carlow — a talented Irish singer who turned a personal health scare into a powerful message of resilience — highlights the…