1. Teppi Jacobsen who blogs for the Chicago Tribune is focusing on BRCA Gene Awareness the entire month of October Her blog, “When You Put it That Way” is on the Tribune site Chicagonow.com.

    BRCA positive herself, Teppi is  collecting stories from women who have tested for the gene, positive or negative,  and she would like to share with others what they went through, how the results have affected their lives and any information that would help inform, encourage and empower others

    Many of you have been so kind to share your stories with us.  Teppi can reach thousands of people.  If you are willing to write her, her email address is [email protected].