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Music and lyrics by Jenny X (Cahill, Cook, Desmarais, Grant, Makowski). Recorded by Jack Younger in Blackburn Industrial Park, Gloucester MA. Mixed by Jack Younger from an undisclosed location …

Here’s the reality: about 1 in 400 women carry a BRCA gene mutation, but their lifetime risk of breast cancer can skyrocket up to 60 to 70 percent — compared to just 12.5 percent in the general population.And it doesn’t wait until old age. Many women under 50 — some in their 30s, even their 20s — are already facing tough, life-changing choices about surgeries, screenings, and their future.

They are called previvors — women who are taking control of their health before cancer has a chance to strike.In this episode, they are speaking with Eva Silverman, she’s a Riot Girl from New Jersey by way of Oakland and discuss what it means to live with the gene, the emotional and medical challenges behind every decision, and how awareness can quite literally save lives and what it’s like to be one bad ass taking charge doing so. 

She talks about having procedures to lower her risks of getting cancers that come along with the gene mutation. You may be surprised it’s not just breast cancer that comes with the BRCA gene!

Trigger warning: they’ll be sharing details about anatomy and mental health. Please listen with care and know you’re not alone in this conversation. They will share resources and practical steps you can take right now to protect your health and support the people you love.

🧬 Genetic Risk & Testing Information1. National Cancer Institute (NCI):Overview of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, testing options, and risk percentages.🔗

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics/brca-fact-sheet2. American Cancer Society (ACS):Information on inherited breast cancer risks, prevention, and screening for high-risk women under 50.🔗

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/risk-and-prevention.html3. FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer EmpoweredOne of the most comprehensive communities for previvors. Offers peer support, clinical trial info, and local groups.🔗

https://www.facingourrisk.org/💪 Previvor & Support Communities4. Bright PinkFocused on prevention and early detection for young women at risk for breast and ovarian cancer.Includes tools for risk assessment and proactive health management.🔗

https://www.brightpink.org/5.

SharsheretProvides culturally sensitive support for young Jewish women and families facing BRCA mutations — though open to all.Offers free genetic counseling and peer support programs.🔗

https://www.sharsheret.org/6. Susan G. Komen Foundation – BRCA Gene ResourcesDetailed explanation of BRCA mutations, family risk factors, and screening recommendations.🔗

https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/gene-mutations-genetic-testing/brca-genes/📊 Data & Research7. JAMA Network Study – Age-Specific Risks for BRCA1/2 CarriersShows how cancer risk increases sharply for BRCA1 carriers in their 30s–40s and BRCA2 carriers in their 40s–50s.🔗

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/26325038. Breast Cancer Now (UK-based, excellent data summaries)Explains how gene mutations affect women under 50 and discusses ongoing research into early detection.🔗 https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/risk-and-prevention/brca-gene-mutations🩷 Emotional Health & Decision Support9. Young Survival Coalition (YSC):Designed for women diagnosed or at risk under age 40. Offers peer networks, retreats, and online support.🔗

https://www.youngsurvival.org/10. The Previvor Community on FacebookPrivate, moderated support group with over 30,000 members sharing experiences, surgery stories, and resources.Search “The Previvor” or visit: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprevivorThe Breasties

Remnant…

October 27, 2025 ~ gloucestereducationfoundation ~ 

The Gloucester Education Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala on 11/6/25 is sold out – but you don’t need a gala ticket to bid on items in our online silent auction! Bidding opens today and closes at 7:30pm on 11/6/25. Click here to visit the auction!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Gloucester community – and the tenacity of our auction committee, led by Rachel Refalo, Kristin Michel, and Val Gilman – we have a wonderful array of items and packages to chose from. Your participation fuels programs that make learning come alive — in classrooms, on stages, and in labs across the Gloucester Public Schools. So browse, bid, share, and help us keep the sparks flying for another 20 years!

Thank you to our silent auction donors: Kathy Johnson, Mariposa, Manship Artists Residency; Topsfield Fair, Talbot Rink, Sugar Magnolias, Cove Cafe, Downeast Yacht Tours, Avis Murray, Oak to Ember, Omni Mount Washington, Loren Doucette, Steve Abell and the GHS Carpentry Shop, Tim Rose and the GHS Cabinet Design Program, Val Gilman, Kristin Michel, Sushi Sang Lee, Common Crow, Sought Interiors, Cape Ann Lanes, Melissa Cox, North Shore Music Theater, Garden City Pub, Bass Rocks Golf Club, Gorton’s, Ann Ziergebel, Surfari, North Shore Adventures, Jenn Klopotoski, Kathy Clancy, Rob and Kristen Parsons, Boston Red Sox, James Fiahlo, Winning Moves Games, Alan Refalo, and Title Research Group.

WE’RE SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

October 27, 2025 by atlanticpowercleaning

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Slippery roofs, slick walkways, grimy patios, and green-streaked entryways — all covered in mold and mildew — aren’t just an eyesore, they’re a fall hazard!

With the holidays right around the corner, you don’t want mildew to be part of your décor. This season, call Atlantic Power Cleaning for a HOT water power wash that melts away grime, mold, and fungus — leaving your home or business fresh, bright, and ready for pumpkin carving, twinkling lights, and festive gatherings!

Give your property the gift of a holiday glow-up — because no one wants to “fall” this fall!

Contact us today and let Atlantic Power Cleaning make your season shine! 

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Join us downtown Friday for Trick or Treat!

If you see this guy today, please wish him a Happy Birthday! He’s the captain of the GMG crew and you never know what’s coming next from Good Morning Gloucester!

October 28, 2025 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Save the Date: Wednesday evening, November 12th

The Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library Corporation will host its first Annual Meeting in the state-of-the-art Community Room of the newly expanded and modernized Library on Wednesday, November 12. The evening will feature remarks from Board President Mern Sibley, Mayor Greg Verga, and MBLC Commissioner Joyce Linehan, who will speak on standing up for libraries and intellectual freedom. Library Director Jenny Benedict will share highlights from this milestone year and a look ahead to the Library’s next chapter.

Open to the public (only corporators may vote), the meeting offers an opportunity to celebrate the Library’s achievements, learn about its progress and finances, and engage with trustees and staff. Refreshments will be served. No registration required.

When: Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. with corporator sign-in beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester
Questions: 978-325-5500 | sawyerfreelibrary.org