EPS 204. Prophylactic Mastectomy and BRCA Mutation: A Personal Story with Amy Gallagher.

Today Laura Carfang is joined with Amy Gallagher, who discusses her decision to have a prophylactic double mastectomy due to her positive BRCA1 mutation. Amy shares her personal journey with breast and ovarian cancer in her family, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and raising awareness about the potential for inherited mutations on the paternal side.

The episode concludes with an inspirational discussion about Amy's role as the executive director of Firefly Sisterhood, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.

Topics Discussed:

00:04:57 Importance of genetic testing
00:17:04 Open communication with family and children
00:22:08 Support for breast cancer patients.
00:23:44 Supporting breast cancer patients through personalized mentorship.
00:28:21 Support for breast cancer patients.

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About Amy Gallagher
Executive Director, Amy Gallagher, comes to Firefly Sisterhood in April 2021 with a deep connection to the mission of helping women diagnosed with breast cancer. Having an extensive family history of breast and ovarian cancer, Amy was prompted to be tested for genetic mutation in the BRCA1 gene which came back positive.  In June 2017, Amy opted to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to reduce her chance of developing breast cancer.

Amy has an extensive background in health and wellness non-profit work, especially those that help people diagnosed with cancer. She has strengths in event project management and logistics, volunteer and committee planning, fundraising and development and organizational strategic planning.

Having spent the last five years working alongside volunteers within breast cancer organizations, Amy understands the importance of the connections formed at Firefly Sisterhood. Ensuring that women have the support when they need it most is what motivates her every day.

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SBC's Mission: To empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond. 

About SurvivingBreastCancer.org.:SurvivingBreastCancer.org, Inc. (SBC) is a Federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit virtual platform headquartered in Boston with a national and global reach. Through education, community, and resources, SurvivingBreastCancer.org supports women and men going through breast cancer. We provide a sanctuary of strength, compassion, and empowerment, where those diagnosed with cancer unite to share their stories, learn invaluable coping strategies to manage wellness and mental health, and find solace in the unbreakable bond that fuels hope, resilience, and the courage to conquer adversity.

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