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After watching too many family members die of cancer, at age 28, public speaker and comedian Caitlin Brodnick was tested for the BRCA1 gene mutation and tested positive, indicating an 87% chance shed likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. She had a preventative double mastectomy, thereby becoming an everywomans Angelina Jolie. . Dangerous Boobies: Breaking Up with My Time-Bomb Breasts goes in depth into her experience from testing to surgery and on to recovery. With a warm, funny, and approachable voice, Caitlin tells readers the full story, even sharing what it was like to go from a size 32G bra -- giant, for a woman who is barely over five feet tall! -- to a 32C. Engaging and open, she admits to having hated her breasts long before her surgery, and enjoying the process of "designing" her new breasts, from the shape of the breasts to the size and color of the nipples. . While Caitlins primary narrative explores the BRCA gene and breast cancer, her story is also one about body acceptance and what it takes to be confident with and in charge of ones body. Her speaking engagements and comedy routines have shown that the wider topic of breasts, breast size, and personal identity is resonating with younger readers.



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Caitlin Brodnick

Caitlin Brodnick is a comedian, and public speaker. She performs at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre New York, and has written for Glamour.com and Huffington Post. Caitlin created the docu-series Screw You Cancer with Glamour Magazine. This went on to win a National Magazine Award for Best Video and was awarded a Television Academy Honor (Emmy) in 2013 for using the power of television and video media to bring awareness to important social issues. Caitlin lives in New York City with her husband and bossy dog.



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