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We go through numerous life changes when we are diagnosed with, or discover we have, a hereditary predisposition to gynecologic cancer.

Some changes are more readily accepted, such as the opportunity for self-reflection or spending more time with loved ones. In other cases, embracing the shifts that often accompany cancer takes time, especially when they impact our participation in or enjoyment of daily activities.

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Patient Stories

Explore inspiring stories from cancer survivors who share their courageous journeys, triumphs, and insights. These narratives serve as beacons of hope and strength for anyone navigating a similar path.

  • Dana's Testimonial
    brca2 positive patient
    Before I discovered my BRCA 1 mutation, I had little knowledge of what this would mean for me. The weeks after receiving the results were endless […]
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  • Elisa's Story
    Preventative Surgery Patient
    I am writing to offer my wholehearted support of Vancouver Coast Health’s Hereditary Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship Clinic.  I have the misfortune to carry the BRCA2 gene […]
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  • Debbie's Story
    brca2 positive patient
    I was referred to Dr. Dawson’s clinic at the time of my preventative bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at age 39, and  I first saw her one week into […]
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  • Slavica's Story
    surgery patient
    The survivorship clinic run by Dr. Lesa Dawson has been invaluable to me. I am 44 years old and have undergone an oophorectomy that immediately plunged […]
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