S4 Ep9: Ruth: diagnosed with the altered BRCA1 gene

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When Ruth was eight, she sadly lost her mum to breast cancer. She later underwent genetic testing and found that she has an altered BRCA1 gene. Ruth talks about the implications of this, and the impact it has had on her life.You can follow Ruth on Instagram @mymastectomyandme.For information about breast cancer, visit our website at breastcancernow.org or phone our free Helpline on 0808 800 6000.

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We talk to Ruth about the implications of being diagnosed with the BRCA1 gene on her life.

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