I have a BRCA gene mutation
Finding out that you have a BRCA gene mutation is life changing. It has practical, emotional and of course health implications. The ripple effects of the news touch on many aspects of life, and occur not only immediately after receiving results but all long the onwards journey too.
If you are facing a ‘BRCA diagnosis’, you don’t need to do it alone. The NHS, Jewish community and national charities offer a range of support resources and/or services for individuals in this position.
NHS Support
Genetics Helpline- NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme
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NHS Regional Genetics Services
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Charitable Support
Counselling
Chai Cancer Care
Chai Cancer Care provides counselling for individuals, couples and families impacted by a BRCA diagnosis. There does not need to be a cancer diagnosis to be eligible for this support.
Chai also provides counselling for people before BRCA testing. They offer a safe place where people can discuss their concerns and the complexities involved in complete confidence with one of their experienced counselling team who have received additional training from the Royal Marsden and Northwick Park Hospitals Genetic Teams.
For more information click here or call their free confidential helpline on 0808 808 4567.
Chana
Chana is the UK’s leading fertility support organisations. Amongst other things, they support couples who are exploring fertility treatment as a way to avoid passing on a genetic disorder to their children. Chana can provide individual and couples therapy/ They also have a confidential helpline, halachic support and advice from medical experts.
Click here https://www.chana.org.uk/ to find out more, or call their confidential helpline on 020 8201 5774 or 020 8800 0018.
Target Ovarian Cancer
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Cancer Nurse-led Helplines
The Eve Appeal - Ask Eve
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Prostate Cancer UK
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Breast Cancer Now
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Macmillan
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Ovacome
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Target Ovarian Cancer
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Peer-to-Peer Support
Chai Cancer Care
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Facebook Groups
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BRCA Journey
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Breast Cancer Now
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National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline
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Target Ovarian Cancer
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Macmillan
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Ovacome
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Fertility/Reproductive Support
Chana
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Information Resources
Royal Marsden BRCA Guide
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Ovarian Cancer Action
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Breast Cancer Now
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Coppafeel
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