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Scientists identify new gene linked to breast cancer

The Krista London | Parenting Comedy on Instagram: "Let’s get one thing straight people… 1. I’m not freaked out by bandaids. I’m freaked out about potentially ripping this biopsy spot open. 2. No, a round bandaid doesn’t fit on this spot. 3. Yes, I am a big baby. We’ve established that. 4. It may look small, but it’s deep! It was a biopsy to rule out skin cancer. 5. I deserve an award for not passing out. Lastly, you’ll never catch me in the sun EVER again! Tell me I have a cancer gene mutation

The Krista London | Parenting Comedy on Instagram: "This week, my life shifted in a big way. I was originally sent for genetic testing to check for the BRCA mutation and when the results came back negative, I felt a huge wave of relief. But that relief didn’t last long. The labs noticed some red flags and decided to dig deeper. That’s when they found the CDKN2A gene mutation. It’s rare, and it comes with an (up to) 78% increased risk of several cancers. I’m still trying to process it, still tryi

The Krista London | Parenting Comedy on Instagram: "I’m really just trying to grasp the reality of what happened today. I’m so tired, but I’m so full of fear that I can’t turn my brain off. Originally, I was tested for the BRCA mutation. I tested negative for that. But after noting some red flags, the lab requested additional genetic testing. I got those results this week. These results have changed my entire future. I know I should be grateful to have this knowledge so I can plan. So I can take

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