Three Sisters, BRCA1 Mutations, and a Cancer Diagnosis While Pregnant

Carolyn Searles and her sisters all tested positive for a BRCA1 mutation and underwent double mastectomies to reduce their breast cancer risk. Still, Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer while 16 weeks pregnant. Last week, they joined a group of Pennsylvania constituents, which included AACR President-Elect Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, FAACR, to advocate for NIH funding at the Rally for Medical Research. Learn more about Carolyn’s story and her experience at the Rally.

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Source: Oncology

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