· Join us on Sunday, June 8th, from
10-4pm for a Cut-a-Thon to offset medical and living expenses for one of our
beloved Hair Stylists, Jessyka Heredia
· Salon services (haircuts, manicures, brow waxes, make-up applications) will be available for donations.
La Dolce Belladonna Salon
2702 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92020
619.464.3311
www.LDBsalon.com
As a result of 8 additional immediate family members being
diagnosed with breast
cancer and/or carrying the mutated BRCA gene, Jessyka has made the
brave decision to be pro-active as a “Previvor”, and has made the brave decision
to have a Prophylactic
(preventative) Bilateral (double) Mastectomy and a prophylactic oopherectomy (removal
of ovaries). Jessyka will need a minimum of 3 surgeries, be out of work for a
minimum of 8 weeks at a time, is a single mother without disability insurance
(due to being self employed).
BRCA Gene Mutations
Jessyka carries the BRCA gene mutation. BRCA stands for BReast CAncer. Normal BRCA genes help you fight cancer when it happens in your body. Some families carry mutated or broken BRCA genes that can be passed down from one generation to the next.
Women carrying a BRCA mutation have up to an 87% lifetime chance of breast and 54% chance of ovarian cancers (vs. general population: 12% breast and < 1% ovarian). Men can also be carriers of the gene mutation, pass the gene on to their children, and be diagnosed with cancer.
