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If you knew your genes made you two, three...up to seven times more likely to face breast cancer in your lifetime than the average woman, what would you do? Getting a positive result on a breast cancer genetic test can be overwhelming and frightening - what does it mean for me? What about my children? Is there really anything I can do about it? While you can't change your genes, you can take control of what you do about them. Ripped Genes: A Practical Guide to Understanding & Navigating Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk from a Previvor-Turned-Survivor's Perspective is an easy-to-read and understand guide researched and written by Jennifer Ervin, a CHEK2 mutation carrier who has been in your shoes. This essential guide serves as a detailed primer on what you need to know to navigate carrying a breast cancer gene mutation and how to take the next steps to feel empowered, including: Jennifer's story and how she advocated for herself to reclaim her own power What inherited gene mutations are and how they are passed down The top genetic mutations associated with higher breast cancer risk The benefits of genetic testing and counseling Ways to assess your risk Preventive measures you can take How to share information with loved ones Support resources to connect with others facing similar risk Ripped Genes provides accurate, reliable information about hereditary breast cancer risk, all in one place, without being overloaded with medical jargon that sounds like a foreign language. Knowledge is power, and this useful resource delivers with a sense of hope and empowerment.