Author Archives: thesmallc
Today felt different
You’ve all heard of the saying “seek and you shall find,” right? I thought of this a lot today in relation to me wanting to know everything about my genes and the genetic mutations that might have caused my breast … Continue reading
Look closer
There is a painting in our livingroom from my native country, the Dominican Republic. I am in love with this painting because it reminds me of my happiest times growing up with my sweet grandmother. One day, while looking at … Continue reading
Decisions after cancer
I thought that going through the treatments for my cancer was going to be the hardest part of this journey (for lack of a better word). I would lose my hair, throw up a few times, be constipated (or have … Continue reading
Multi-gene panel for cancer predisposition: Genes, Risks, and Recommendations
I understand that not everyone wants to know about their genetic risks for developing diseases, but some people do. Finding out about my gene has helped me make educated decisions about my life-style and health screening options. So, for those interested in … Continue reading
Seeking closure
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32, and with the number of cancer diagnoses in my family, you bet I was going to try to find out why I got it. Although we don’t really know … Continue reading
The small c 