BRCare Connect CIC

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In Thorne, only 50% of women attend their breast screening appointments when invited.

The second lowest in Doncaster😲

But why? Well, we asked.
Main reasons for not attending screenings involved unsuitable appointment times, travel & transport issues, work or other commitments, location of screening sites, worry or fear of the result, and pain or discomfort.

So what can we do to help?🤔

This Friday, we're bringing together a wide range of local services, charities and businesses to support residents at every stage of their journey.

Whether you're looking to learn more about breast screening, seeking reassurance and information, or navigating a recent cancer diagnosis, you'll find advice, support and friendly faces all under one roof.

Thorne Pink Together is for everyone. Join us in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where the community can come together, access support, share experiences and help one another thrive🩷

✨👉Book your free place today: https://qrco.de/bh1mPT

Needing a bra after a mastectomy? Fancy checking this event out?

Our very own Edwina, who has struggled to find the right bra for her after a double mastectomy, has met with the store and the Anita Care specialist and found the experience helpful and positive.

Give it a go and let us know how you got on. It's important to share your experiences to help and support each other xx

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5 -10% of cancers are caused by genetic ‘mutations’ or ‘alterations’ like the BRCA gene (particularly increasing the risk of breast and ovarian cancers) and Lynch Syndrome (particularly increasing the risk of colorectal cancers).

In simple terms, these mutations mean that a person has less protection against cancer because the repair processes in the body are faulty – it’s not the cancer itself that is hereditary, but changes in the genes that protect and manage how our cells behave.

Not everyone with these gene alterations will develop cancer, but knowing about them can help manage risk with regular screenings, and in some cases preventative surgery.

There is a 50% chance of these genetic alterations passing down to children. Knowing this can be difficult, but also life-saving. We know so much more about cancer “running in families” now, and there is support, guidance and treatment available.

Earlier this year, the NHS announced the National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Register – a new programme for people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes. They will be regularly checked and tracked by the NHS in a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme.

If you’re dealing with hereditary cancer in your family and need information and support, you can use Cancer Care Map’s homepage to search using your postcode or keywords like ‘hereditary’. Here are a few examples of the kind of support you’ll find:

National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline – provides support to anyone with an increased risk of developing breast cancer. It can provide clinical advice on all the options available to you and full support regardless of what that choice is.

BRCA Chat – Charity supporting people who carry any genetic alteration that predisposes them to cancer. The + in their name, BRCA+ Chat, is for all the other gene types there are, such as PALB2, ATM, Lynch syndrome and more. They do not provide medical advice, but can provide emotional support and signposting to further sources of help.

VHL UK/Ireland – Charity for people living with von Hippel Lindau (VHL) syndrome and similar genetic conditions. It offers education, links to affiliated support groups, support and advice including a free to download handbook written with up to date information on diagnosing and treating VHL.

BRCare Connect CIC – Local community project offering information and practical support for people living with a BRCA+ diagnosis. This includes pop up events in South Yorkshire and East Riding which aim to educate on preventive surgery, identity changes and the psychological impact of living with BRCA+. Nicky also provides paid coaching which can be face to face in South Yorkshire and East Riding or online.

What do you know about your breasts?🤔

Knowledge saves lives. Learn how to look after your girls at the Thorne Pink Together event this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Full agenda coming soon - book on now to claim a free goodybag upon entry (first 30 only)✨

Book your breast screening appointment or have your smear test if you're due🩷

👉Book Here: https://shorturl.at/g29uz

get in touch at [email protected] if you'd like to be involved & support the day!