Thursday, August 13, 2015

Why a double mastectomy before the age of 30 can be a laughing matter | Olivia Hirst

My play about the cancer gene BRCA1, Goodstock, raises honest issues about preventive surgery in a funny, uplifting way. I should know, I’ve tested positive

My theatre company, Lost Watch, and I have made a show about biomedical misfortune, the BRCA1 gene mutation, and my family – without their permission. It’s called Goodstock and it opened last week at the Pleasance Courtyard as part of the Edinburgh festival fringe. Now my cover is officially blown.

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Having your breasts cut off by a clever surgeon you’ve met once or twice does sound drastic

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