BRCA+ Chat @BRCAchat_
Registered Charity 1195944 We are a tiny, but national U.K charity, which aims to help all humans navigating a BRCA gene alteration (or other related gene). brcachat.com UK Joined March 2024-
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Big moment for us at BRCA+ Chat! We have had our very first London Marathon runner! Thanks so much for choosing us to fundraise for and a massive congratulations at completing the marathon! ♥️ #londonmarathon2024 #marathon #london @JustGiving #brca #fundraising #support
Ever wondered what the difference between stage and grade is in terms of ovarian cancer? Our friends @Ovacome explain it brilliantly here! Thanks ❤️ #brca #brcachat #ovariancancer #ovaries #cancer #language #definition #explanation
Ever wondered what the difference between stage and grade is in terms of ovarian cancer? Our friends @Ovacome explain it brilliantly here! Thanks ❤️ #brca #brcachat #ovariancancer #ovaries #cancer #language #definition #explanation
Oooooo the things we could do with 10k 👀 #fundraising #brca #brcachat #marathon #everylittlehelps
Oooooo the things we could do with 10k 👀 #fundraising #brca #brcachat #marathon #everylittlehelps
This is amazing! We love seeing stories like this. The cancer/prevention world needs to be more inclusive and it's things like these that make the difference ❤️ #inclusivity #mastectomy #surgery #brca #preventativesurgery
This is amazing! We love seeing stories like this. The cancer/prevention world needs to be more inclusive and it's things like these that make the difference ❤️ #inclusivity #mastectomy #surgery #brca #preventativesurgery
This is a really insightful article and one health professionals should read! Thanks @radiotherapy_uk for sharing, can you spot our mention 👀 ❤️ #article #reflection #brca #geneticmutations #brcachat #geneticstesting
This is a really insightful article and one health professionals should read! Thanks @radiotherapy_uk for sharing, can you spot our mention 👀 ❤️ #article #reflection #brca #geneticmutations #brcachat #geneticstesting
This will be a great webinar! Did you know that there was a high prevalence of BRCA gene alterations in the Ashkenazi Jewish community? #brca #ashkenazijewish #geneticalterations #genetics #webinar
This will be a great webinar! Did you know that there was a high prevalence of BRCA gene alterations in the Ashkenazi Jewish community? #brca #ashkenazijewish #geneticalterations #genetics #webinar
Alongside @macmillancancer we at BRCA+ Chat think we need to talk about sex more! Join our cofounder as they discuss all things sex post-mastectomy #brcachat #charity #sex #mastectomy #geneticmutations #breastcancer #mastectomyreconstruction #surgery #sexlife
Alongside @macmillancancer we at BRCA+ Chat think we need to talk about sex more! Join our cofounder as they discuss all things sex post-mastectomy #brcachat #charity #sex #mastectomy #geneticmutations #breastcancer #mastectomyreconstruction #surgery #sexlife https://t.co/SWJBDKgoQ6
The next IRL meet up is with the lovely Danni in Liverpool! Give us a shout if you would like to join ♥️ #brcachat #liverpool #meetups #social #brca #geneticalterations #charity #support
Here is the science behind the salpingectomy prior to oopherectomy for ovarian cancer. Are you a part of the protector study? #brca #brcachat #ovariancancer #protectorsstudy #preventativesurgery #geneticmutations
Here is the science behind the salpingectomy prior to oopherectomy for ovarian cancer. Are you a part of the protector study? #brca #brcachat #ovariancancer #protectorsstudy #preventativesurgery #geneticmutations
The amazing @GlastoGals are raising funds for us and what do you get? Amazing wristbands! Thanks so much for your support. How cool are these?! #brca #geneticmutations #fundraising #glastonbury #glastogals #brcachat
The amazing @GlastoGals are raising funds for us and what do you get? Amazing wristbands! Thanks so much for your support. How cool are these?! #brca #geneticmutations #fundraising #glastonbury #glastogals #brcachat
It's April First!! Remember to feel it on the first! #brca #brcachat #feelitonthefirst #selfexamination #breastexamination #breastcancer
We had an amazing HRT panel yesterday listening to 3 fab women speak about their experiences. Thanks for being so open and to everyone who joined and asked all their burning questions! (not a hot flush in sight!) #brca #brcachat #hrt #ovariancancer #geneticmutations
We were one of these charities! Platforms like @JustGiving allow small charities like us to raise funds simply and easily. Thank you @JustGiving and thanks to everyone who donated to us last year ❤️ #charity #fundraising #BRCA #support #community #BRCAchat #geneticmutations
We were one of these charities! Platforms like @JustGiving allow small charities like us to raise funds simply and easily. Thank you @JustGiving and thanks to everyone who donated to us last year ❤️ #charity #fundraising #BRCA #support #community #BRCAchat #geneticmutations
There are so many ways to get involved and help us out! We build our community through lived experience and sharing our stories. If you would like to share please get in touch :) Or visit out website to see other ways to get involved! brcachat.com/events/ #brca #support
This Wed night is our HRT panel! Come along and chat with some VIBB's who have had their ovaries removed and are using HRT. If you'd like to join please contact us through message on instagram or twitter or via email - [email protected] #brca #hrt #surgicalmenopause #menopause
Mondays can be such a drag, but our favourite thing is our Mastectomy Mondays! We share an amazing mastectomy image on our instagram @brca_chat and these are uploaded to our big mastecomy gallery on our website! #brca #cancer #breastcancer #mastectomy brcachat.com/gallery/
Ovarian cancer is one of the cancers that women face with gene alterations. There are some amazing charities out there such as the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition which can offer some fab advice and info. #brca #ovariancancer #charity #geneticmutations #hereditary #cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the cancers that women face with gene alterations. There are some amazing charities out there such as the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition which can offer some fab advice and info. #brca #ovariancancer #charity #geneticmutations #hereditary #cancer
We have so many different things going on its hard for us to keep up! Here is a handy wee list of what's coming up. If you would like to join any of our events send us a message :) #brca #cancer #geneticmutations #events #whatson
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134 Followers 3K FollowingShaseau @Shaseau190738
2 Followers 46 FollowingSanai Kline @KlineSanai56494
112 Followers 3K Followingneil ryan @neilajryan
3K Followers 4K Following SST Gynae Onc @EdinUniStaff. @acmedsci Clinical Lecturer. @EcatTrack. Passionate about preventing gynae’ cancer & all things #lynch syndrome.🇪🇺 he/him 🏳️🌈𝗥𝗼𝗯 𝗖𝗼.. @RobCoh
626 Followers 1K Following IT Geek | All things HR Techy | Work @InsidePMI | @UniOfExeter Alumni | Views are my own | Retweets != EndorsementRuthie @Snookerlover86
3 Followers 51 FollowingLobularBCUK @LobularBCUK
1K Followers 1K Following Lobular Breast Cancer UK is a patient advocacy charity working to improve outcomes for people affected by lobular breast cancer.Charlotte Beardmore C.. @SCoRCBeardmore
6K Followers 3K Following Radiographer,Executive Director Professional Policy & Past President SCoR & European Federation of Radiographers EFRS. Views my own.Trustee @PenguinsACNaman Julka-Anderson .. @Naman_Julka
2K Followers 1K Following Therapeutic Radiograper, #AHP national clinical advisor @macmillancancer, @Rad__chat co-founder, @risrsiguk chair, UK Radiographer of the Year 2022. Views=ownLouise Yeah @LouiseYeah63119
87 Followers 5K FollowingAmanda Seykora @AmanSeyko
73 Followers 5K FollowingSahara Karim @SaharaKarim2
2K Followers 3K FollowingGlastoGals @GlastoGals
2K Followers 566 Following All female, multi-generational group with a passion for Glastonbury Festival. 13k FB members.BRCAchatter @BRCAchatter
230 Followers 315 Following #BRCA mutant | Vlogger | Previvor | Health Advocate |Hula Hooper| YouTube link below 🗣🧬neil ryan @neilajryan
3K Followers 4K Following SST Gynae Onc @EdinUniStaff. @acmedsci Clinical Lecturer. @EcatTrack. Passionate about preventing gynae’ cancer & all things #lynch syndrome.🇪🇺 he/him 🏳️🌈IGCS @IGCSociety
6K Followers 694 Following Uniting the globe in the fight against gynecologic cancers.Mario M. Leitao, Jr @leitaomd
4K Followers 906 Following I am a gyn oncologist, Fellowship Director, and Director of Minimal Access and Robotic Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Tweets are my own.IJGC @IJGConline
6K Followers 2K Following IJGC is the primary publication for detection, prevention, diagnosis, & treatment of #GynCancer #GynOncAnna Collins @DrAnnaCol1
1K Followers 744 Following SST in Gynaecology Oncology. PhD Endometrial Cancer. IJGC Early Career Editorial Board member. RCOG e-learning editorial board member.ESGO @ESGO_society
6K Followers 645 Following ESGO advances treatment, care & research of gynae cancers and offers members & non-members a variety of ways to advance their professional development.Nicolò Bizzarri @NicoloBizzarri
1K Followers 287 Following Gynecologic Oncologist at Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, @ENYGO_official Past President, ENYGO Executive Group and @IJGConline Editorial Board MemberBGCS @BGCS_org
2K Followers 653 Following The British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS) is the professional home of health providers working and researching the area of gynaecological cancers.Ane Gerda Z Eriksson .. @agz_eriksson
4K Followers 2K Following Gyn Onc @ Norwegian Radiumhospital @Oslounivsykehus | Ass. Prof. @UniOslo_MED | @MSKCancerCenter & @harvardmed GCSRT alumni | @ESGO_society Council | @OncoAlertProf Ranjit Manchanda @ProfManchanda
1K Followers 506 Following Prof Wolfson Institute of Population Health, QMUL; Consultant Gynae-Oncologist Barts Health NHS Trust; Hon Prof at LSHTM; Infosys Chair Oncology AIIMS, Delhi.NHS Greater Glasgow a.. @NHSGGC
39K Followers 1K Following NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Hospital and community based health care for our local population. For personal health care and advice contact your GP.NHS Golden Jubilee @JubileeHospital
6K Followers 509 Following Delivering care through collaboration, NHS Golden Jubilee provides high quality specialist and elective care for patients across Scotland.Public Health Scotlan.. @P_H_S_Official
50K Followers 2K Following Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.NHS Grampian @NHSGrampian
24K Followers 772 Following The latest news & updates from @NHSGrampian. Medical advice: speak to your GP or call NHS 24 on 111. FOI requests: [email protected]. Not monitored 24/7.QNIS @QNI_Scotland
5K Followers 2K Following The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland promotes excellence in community nursing. QNIS is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, SC005751.NESnmahp @NESnmahp
11K Followers 6K Following It's all about Education for Scotland's Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals, Chaplains and Clinical HCSWs @NHS_Education. Not monitored 24/7.NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian
37K Followers 812 Following NHS Lothian news & health information. If you have a medical question please speak to your GP or call NHS24 on 111. Please note, our feed is not monitored 24/7.NHS Lanarkshire @NHSLanarkshire
31K Followers 1K Following News and health information from NHS Lanarkshire. This feed is not monitored 24/7. For health advice visit NHS Inform, call NHS 24 on 111 or your GP practice.Kevin Blyth 💙 @kevingblyth
2K Followers 689 Following Megan & Daniel's Dad, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Uni of Glasgow. Consultant Physician QEUH. Mesothelioma, Pleural, Lung Ca, COVID19. Views my own 🫁NHS 24 @NHS24
32K Followers 738 Following Scotland's provider of 111 *Check symptoms: https://t.co/ofiHX2CzGt *For urgent care: 111 We can't answer clinical q's here. Not monitored 24/7.NHS Research Scotland @NHSResearchScot
9K Followers 2K Following Ensuring NHS Scotland provides the best environment to support clinical research so patients can benefit from new and better treatments.NHS England @NHSEngland
531K Followers 2K Following We lead and support the NHS in England to deliver improved care for patients.The Royal Marsden NHS.. @royalmarsdenNHS
12K Followers 647 Following World-leading cancer centre. Channel is monitored weekdays 9am - 5pm. Follow our charity: @royalmarsdenLobularBCUK @LobularBCUK
1K Followers 1K Following Lobular Breast Cancer UK is a patient advocacy charity working to improve outcomes for people affected by lobular breast cancer.Jo at SHU Radiotherap.. @SHURadiotherapy
4K Followers 1K Following Therapeutic Radiographer/Former National Macmillan Clinical Fellow/Lecturer @sheffhallamuni /@Radiotherapy_UK Champion/AHP HQ member/@Rad__Chat podcast co-hostRad Chat @rad__chat
3K Followers 894 Following The award winning, first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast. CPD accredited. Founders and hosts: @naman_julka @SHURadiotherapySCoR Members @SCoRMembers
15K Followers 492 Following The Society and College of Radiographers' official Twitter account with news, opinion and guidance on diagnostic and therapeutic radiography.Charlotte Beardmore C.. @SCoRCBeardmore
6K Followers 3K Following Radiographer,Executive Director Professional Policy & Past President SCoR & European Federation of Radiographers EFRS. Views my own.Trustee @PenguinsACNaman Julka-Anderson .. @Naman_Julka
2K Followers 1K Following Therapeutic Radiograper, #AHP national clinical advisor @macmillancancer, @Rad__chat co-founder, @risrsiguk chair, UK Radiographer of the Year 2022. Views=ownGerry Hanna @gerryhanna
5K Followers 2K Following Radiation Oncologist, Marie Curie Chair at @TCDRadTher and @CancerInstIRE wouldbe cyclist, sometimes pianist. Views are my own, RTs notESTRO @ESTRO_RT
13K Followers 495 Following ESTRO is the European SocieTy for Radiotherapy and Oncology. Fostering patients’ care in the multimodality treatment of cancer.Drew Moghanaki 🐕 @DrewMoghanaki
11K Followers 1K Following MD, MPH - Lung Cancer Specialist and Professor, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA | Co-Director, Lung Precision Oncology Program, VA Greater Los AngelesBigRad(PE)Tom @BigRadTom
4K Followers 276 Following Current President Elect and Northwest council member for Society and College of Radiographers. Lead Practice Educator, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.Ben Potts @ben_imaging
3K Followers 2K Following Diagnostic Radiographer at @UHS_Radiology · Passionate about Neurodivergent Patient Care · Social Media @JMIRS1 · Cofounder @SSHINE_Students ⦿ #Autistic #AuDHDRadiotherapy UK @radiotherapy_uk
6K Followers 2K Following Standing up for vital cancer treatment. Useful links here! https://t.co/Jfj0ASqSm6Oncology Professional.. @oncology_care
1K Followers 1K Following The must-attend, multi-disciplinary event for the entire #oncology community on 21-22 May 2024 at ExCeL London #OPC24GlastoGals @GlastoGals
2K Followers 566 Following All female, multi-generational group with a passion for Glastonbury Festival. 13k FB members.@GynOncJnls @gynoncjnls
3K Followers 739 Following Gynecologic Oncology & Gynecologic Oncology Reports Official Jnls @SGO_org Editors-in-Chief @David_Cohn_MD @SusanModesitt #SocialMediaEditor @GreggNelsonERASBreast Cancer UK @BreastCancer_UK
4K Followers 1K Following Breast cancer prevention charity. At least 30% of breast cancers can be prevented. For advice and tips on reducing your risk visit our website.BRCAStrong @BRCASTRONG
579 Followers 528 Following Support comes in all forms , from post-mastectomy garments and prosthetics, to lymphedema sleeves and other treatment necessities; and is provided at zero cost.BRCAWomenBC @BRCAWomenBC
1K Followers 1K Following @BostonCollege's Dr. Hesse-Biber (@hessebiber) is studying genetic counseling, #BRCA, and #cancer. More info at https://t.co/2CG5Z20JGK… Survey link below!BRCA Journey @BRCA_Journey
378 Followers 83 Following Raising awareness of #BRCA gene mutations in community & health professionals, providing information & supporting those at risk. #Leeds [email protected]Karen Lazarovitz @karenBRCAMTL
5K Followers 4K Following Creator #BRCA Sisterhood & EMPOWERink #Montreal #breastcancer I’m a proud outspoken Jew! #bringthemhoneBRCA GENE AWARENESS @BRCAGeneAware
489 Followers 245 Following A non-profit to raise global awareness & funds for research, testing and cure for BRCA Gene mutations that cause cancer.BasserBRCA @BasserBRCA
2K Followers 1K Following @PennCancer's Basser Center for BRCA serves as a unique resource for those affected by BRCA gene mutations to access expert-approved info, news, edu and supportbloggingBRCA @bloggingBRCA
538 Followers 212 Following Blogging the BRCA and BC experience in real time: https://t.co/phaOdYdg40. My most recent book: Women's Health Advocacy: https://t.co/GPhfsj26qlBRCA Umbrella @BRCAUmbrella
5K Followers 3K Following Join others sharing experiences of living with a BRCA mutation or a high cancer risk at https://t.co/oZhPwNQHhBBoston College BRCA @BRCAStudyBC
1K Followers 1K Following A research project looking at lived experiences with breast cancer, BRCA mutations, and genetic testing. Research survey below:Ovarian cancer is staged and graded. But what does this mean? Staging relates to how far your cancer has spread at the time of discovery. Whereas the grade of a tumour is decided by how the cancer cells look under the microscope. 🔗Visit ovacome.org.uk/medical-terms-…
Please do get in touch if you’d like to secure your spot to appear on the podcast! We are revamping our podbox this year, so it’ll be the place to be!! Make sure to add it to your conference agenda @UKIOCongress @EmmaHydeTeach @rijan44 @RCRadiologists @SCoRMembers @SoRStudentReps
We're excited that @rad__chat will be back at #UKIO2024. Be sure to go and see them in the podbox!
✨ WIN A £10,000 DONATION ✨ Running @LondonMarathon and want to win £10,000 for your chosen charity? Each donation you get between today and midnight on race day (Sun 21 April) gets you ONE entry for that £10K donation. More donations = more chances to win! #LondonMarathon
Oncology experts from across the field shared their notable takeaways from the @AACR Annual Meeting in @OncLive interview. Kara Maxwell, MD, PhD, called out the potential for spatial technologies to make an impact in early cancer prevention: spr.ly/6014wAvdA @KMaxwellLab
This #WorldHealthDay, we’re celebrating Sarah, Lead Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist at @royalmarsdenNHS, who developed a diverse range of soft prosthetics for black patients who have had a mastectomy. Sarah’s work champions diversity and boosts patient confidence post-surgery.
We are thrilled to announce that @ArgonMedical will be joining us at #OPC24. They are a global manufacturer of specialty medical products and offers a broad line of medical devices for Interventional Radiology Visit ➡ buff.ly/3Jlam9P Register ➡ bit.ly/3RHdkum
A valuable reflection from our Ambassador, Emily Reed, a student Therapeutic Radiographer. ‘How my experience with genetic counselling gave me confidence with patients’ …of-radiographers.shorthandstories.com/synergy-0424/o…
Having Jewish ancestry puts you at greater risk of developing ovarian cancer. Join us on 15 April for a webinar with Lisa Steele, CEO of Chai Cancer Care, who'll explain what you need to be aware of regarding BRCA genes. 👉Register at ovacome.org.uk/Event/brca-in-…
The care of individuals diagnosed with ovarian cancer will be overseen by a team of clinical staff 🩺. This is a multidisciplinary team (MDT), which will include health care workers from different specialisms. 👉Learn more at ovacome.org.uk/what-happens-i….
Andrew joined our Cancer Insights Panel after his second cancer diagnosis. He said, “You really feel you’re making a difference. We’re a diverse group in age, backgrounds and cancer journeys, and we’re all respectful of each other’s views.” Learn more: cruk.ink/3vrCMf3
We’re at 175,000 signatures! Will you help us keep the #EnhertuEmergency momentum going? Share this tweet to help us reach more people action.breastcancernow.org/enhertu-emerge…
New RTUK Talk webinar for the #radiotherapy workforce announced 📅 April 25 ⏱️ 8pm 📌 Sexual Wellbeing and Cancer Patients and wider #oncology community welcome. Three amazing guest speakers. Register your interest ➡️ bit.ly/3TQDRoY Sponsored by @AstraZeneca
We need to talk about how cancer can affect our relationships and sex lives. That’s why we’re so proud to be partnering with @Lovehoney UK to shine a light on the impact cancer can have on people’s sexual wellbeing and to encourage those impacted to have open conversations and…