Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up With My Time-bomb Breasts
by Caitlin Brodnick /
2017 / English / EPUB
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After watching too many family members die of cancer, at age 28,
public speaker and comedian Caitlin Brodnick was tested for the
BRCA1 gene mutation and tested positive, indicating an 87% chance
she'd likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. She
had a preventative double mastectomy, thereby becoming an
everywoman's Angelina Jolie.
After watching too many family members die of cancer, at age 28,
public speaker and comedian Caitlin Brodnick was tested for the
BRCA1 gene mutation and tested positive, indicating an 87% chance
she'd likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. She
had a preventative double mastectomy, thereby becoming an
everywoman's Angelina Jolie.Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up with My Time-Bomb Breasts
Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up with My Time-Bomb Breasts
goes in depth into her experience from testing to surgery and on
to recovery. With a warm, funny, and approachable voice, Caitlin
tells readers the full story, even sharing what it was like to go
from a size 32G bra--giant, for a woman who is barely over five
feet tall!--to a 32C. Engaging and open, she admits to having
hated her breasts long before her surgery, and enjoying the
process of "designing" her new breasts, from the shape of the
breasts to the size and color of the nipples.
goes in depth into her experience from testing to surgery and on
to recovery. With a warm, funny, and approachable voice, Caitlin
tells readers the full story, even sharing what it was like to go
from a size 32G bra--giant, for a woman who is barely over five
feet tall!--to a 32C. Engaging and open, she admits to having
hated her breasts long before her surgery, and enjoying the
process of "designing" her new breasts, from the shape of the
breasts to the size and color of the nipples.
While Caitlin's primary narrative explores the BRCA gene and
breast cancer, her story is also one about body acceptance and
what it takes to be confident with and in charge of one's body.
Her speaking engagements and comedy routines have shown that the
wider topic of breasts, breast size, and personal identity is
resonating with younger readers.
While Caitlin's primary narrative explores the BRCA gene and
breast cancer, her story is also one about body acceptance and
what it takes to be confident with and in charge of one's body.
Her speaking engagements and comedy routines have shown that the
wider topic of breasts, breast size, and personal identity is
resonating with younger readers.