Frequently Asked Questions

I began writing Ripped Genes to help my family understand why I had made the difficult decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. I was a breast cancer "previvor," or someone who had not yet experienced breast cancer, but who lived with a high risk of the disease. What I didn't know until after my mastectomy was that breast cancer had already found itself a tidy little hiding spot in one of my breasts, and it had been growing undetected for years. 

With the discovery of the tumor, I went from being a breast cancer previvor to a survivor. That plot twist only added fuel to the fire that I needed to share what I had learned so that others with elevated risk like me could use the information to reclaim their power in spite of their family history. 

No. The content of Ripped Genes is a primer on hereditary breast cancer and will be useful whether or not you have a genetic test result. 

I donate to organizations whose mission is aligned with mine, which is to increase access to and awareness of hereditary cancer genetic mutations and testing, hereditary cancer risk, and breast cancer awareness and research.

At this time, Ripped Genes is available as a PDF file available via my website, or as Kindle file, available on Amazon here.

Yes! A print version of Ripped Genes is available for purchase on Amazon here.

Once you place your order for the PDF version, an email confirmation containing the download link will be sent to you. 

For Amazon Kindle purchases, the e-book will be auto-delivered wirelessly to Kindle Cloud Reader. You can then go to your device to start reading. 

The print version on Amazon typically ships within a few business days.

No. I am not a healthcare professional. And while I don't claim to be an expert, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of hereditary breast cancer. My grief propelled me to take action, spending countless hours researching reliable and credible sources of information for my own knowledge and to be able to share it with my children and dearest loved ones - and now with you, too. 

Think of me as a trusted friend who has done a good bit of the initial legwork for you so that you can then forge the path forward that makes the most sense for you.

All information and links in the e-book and/or website are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice. Always consult with your own health care team for the most accurate and relevant information for your individual circumstances.