“Having been diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2000, it was discovered in May 2001 that my cancer has a genetic link passing to me through my father. This came as a shock as I'd been led to believe that breast cancer comes through the female line.”

“In January 2002, I underwent another mastectomy to reduce the risk of a new primary cancer - the risk being 75%. There must be many more women like me out there unaware that the male line, although unlikely to contract the disease, can still be carriers. I now know that my son has a 50% risk of being a carrier.”

“Spread the word, knowledge is power!”