Legacy for Donna

By Denise Rodda

Subjects: BRCA genes, Human chromosome abnormalities, Palliative treatment, Cancer, Genetic screening, Diagnosis, Ovaries, Medical genetics, Breast

Description: Donna Rodda shares her insight gained in nursing her dying sister. She notes the concept of nurturing and comfort when the patient is past being cured but can still be afforded treatment that brings relief. She stresses the need for this palliative treatment, as well as the importance of tracing family medical and genetic histories in order to take preventive care for the rest of the family. "To insure young adults, in their formative years, learn to make their lifestyle choices with this knowledge. Not when disease strikes us."