Lauren Barrett said she received her cancer diagnosis at the same time she was told she is a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation, which is linked to both breast and ovarian cancer
A 22-year-old Irish woman has opened up about being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after finding a small lump.The Kerry native was no stranger to the illness as she had watched her mother, who also has the BRCA1 gene, go through treatment for ovarian cancer when she was 16-years-old.Lauren told RSVP Live that she found out about her diagnosis on 4 June 2021 and had to undergo ten months of treatment up until the end of March 2022.
“Thankfully, it was caught quite early, and her treatment was successful. Due to her family history, they weren’t too sure if she had the BRCA1 gene, so they decided to check her. Lauren said: “Last January, I don’t know if it was my body’s way of telling me, but I had an inkling that I would like to get the test done.
She explained that awaiting the results made her anxious, but she had to compartmentalise to focus on her exam.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kerry woman (22) diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after finding small lumpLauren Barrett was diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time she found out she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation which is linked to both breast and ovarian cancer
Read more »
AstraZeneca-Daiichi drug sharply raises breast cancer survival rate, trial showsDoctors hopeful antibody therapy could change treatment for most common type of late-stage breast cancer
Read more »
WHO in review of Irish cancer screening amid concerns that litigation poses ‘global threat’A review of Ireland’s cancer screening programmes is being undertaken by the WHO and the HSE over concerns that public trust and litigation issues in the country pose a potential threat to screening globally.
Read more »
Irish rider dies at Isle of Man TT races in third fatal crashBREAKING: A Northern Irish rider has been killed at the Isle of Man TT races in a crash during the first Supersport race of the event.
Read more »
Irish rider dies at Isle of Man TT races in third fatal crashDavy Morgan, 52, from Co. Down died following an incident on the final lap of the mountain section of Monday's race.
Read more »