Patient Stories

Genetic Counseling

I have a higher-than-normal family risk history for breast and ovarian cancer and wanted to understand my options for testing for the BRCA1 and 2 genes. Read More

Roxanne, female, 36, Massachusetts

Mammogram

The technician kind of scolded me for moving. I have to say, this being NYC, you kind of expect people to be efficient but brusque, but it would have been nice if she had recognized this was my first time. Read More

Julia, female, 39, New York

Breast Sonogram (Ultrasound)

A lump was found on my right breast during my first mammogram at age 40. The doctor wanted to do a sonogram to confirm the findings. They lead me to a small room with sonogram equipment. The doctor was very solicitous of my panicky state. Read More

Julia, female, 39, New York

Breast Biopsy

A lump was found on my left breast during my first mammogram at age 40. A sonogram confirmed the lump, and the doctor told me she wanted to do a biopsy, which I agreed to. The doctor used the sonogram to visualize the mass, and told me I would feel some pressure, then counted to 3 and I heard the loud snap. Read More

Julia, female, 39, New York

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