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Women Take Action Against Breast Cancer: Genetic Awareness Key

10/15/2025

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Melanie Cohen, a Hicksville woman, learned she carries the BRCA2 gene and underwent a preventative double mastectomy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, significantly lowering her breast cancer risk.
Brooklyn Olumba, who learned about her aunt's breast cancer too late, was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer after testing positive for the BRCA2 mutation.
Olumba emphasizes the need for open family discussions about health history to encourage proactive measures.

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Melanie Cohen, a Hicksville woman, learned she carries the BRCA2 gene and underwent a preventative double mastectomy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, significantly lowering her breast cancer risk.
Brooklyn Olumba, who learned about her aunt's breast cancer too late, was diagnosed with stage 0 breast cancer after testing positive for the BRCA2 mutation.
Olumba emphasizes the need for open family discussions about health history to encourage proactive measures.