BRCA 1 Gene Mutation; Kayla Connick Shares Her Story

*TRIGGER WARNING: This episode can be raw and descriptive at times. For anyone who might be upset by conversations about the specifics of breast surgery and reconstruction I just want you to be aware. Kayla expresses herself in a very frank, positive and humorous way so hopefully you will be able to receive her story as a celebration of the human spirit under very difficult conditions and feel empowered.

In this episode I’ll be speaking to Kayla Connick. Kayla is a Music Therapist who I had the pleasure of interviewing for my 11th episode.  In recent years, Kayla discovered that she carried the BRCA 1 gene mutation that can lead to breast, ovarian and other cancers.  Today Kayla generously, and bravely, shares her experience from discovery to pre and post prophylactic, or risk reducing surgery to save her life.  And while her battle continues, she agreed to this interview in hopes that her story might help others.

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