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To be a model you first have to win the genetic lottery, Jade Power acknowledges. | To be a model you first have to win the genetic lottery, Jade Power acknowledges. | ||
The former beauty queen has had a successful career thanks largely to her 5ft 10in frame, endless legs, show-stopping hair and DD bust. | The former beauty queen has had a successful career thanks largely to her 5ft 10in frame, endless legs, show-stopping hair and DD bust. | ||
- | ‘My mum did pass on some great things to me. | + | ‘My mum did pass on some great things to me. I was definitely blessed,' |
Her two older sisters, Donna and Claire, didn't get the height, but they, too, got the shapely figures and great hair. | Her two older sisters, Donna and Claire, didn't get the height, but they, too, got the shapely figures and great hair. | ||
‘The hair was our thing,' | ‘The hair was our thing,' | ||
- | Note the use of ‘was' | + | Note the use of ‘was' |
(Image: [[|]]) | (Image: [[|]]) | ||
- | Lingerie model Jade has the cancer gene and has opted for | + | Lingerie model Jade has the cancer gene and has opted for a double mastectomy even though she is healthy. Claire is cancer free and does not have the gene but is racked with guilt |
Jade's glorious bust? It's no longer the real deal, but a reconstruction completed after she had both breasts removed. | Jade's glorious bust? It's no longer the real deal, but a reconstruction completed after she had both breasts removed. | ||
Vivid scars run across her chest. | Vivid scars run across her chest. | ||
- | On talking to them you quickly realise all three sisters have been scarred, in very different ways, by a [[https:// | + | On talking to them you quickly realise all three sisters have been scarred, in very different ways, by a genetic quirk which came to light only after Donna was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. |
Genetic testing revealed she was carrying a gene called PALB2, which increases the chance of developing breast (and, to a lesser extent ovarian cancer). | Genetic testing revealed she was carrying a gene called PALB2, which increases the chance of developing breast (and, to a lesser extent ovarian cancer). | ||
- | If she had the gene, doctors explained, | + | If she had the gene, doctors explained, there was a 50/50 chance her siblings would have it, too. |
And so as Donna recovered from surgery (in the form of a lumpectomy) and chemotherapy, | And so as Donna recovered from surgery (in the form of a lumpectomy) and chemotherapy, | ||
Jade likens it to ‘a horrible game of roulette' | Jade likens it to ‘a horrible game of roulette' | ||
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Her great inspiration is Hollywood actress and activist Angelina Jolie, who changed the narrative around elective mastectomies after she discovered she was carrying the more common BRCA1 gene and had a double mastectomy and hysterectomy. | Her great inspiration is Hollywood actress and activist Angelina Jolie, who changed the narrative around elective mastectomies after she discovered she was carrying the more common BRCA1 gene and had a double mastectomy and hysterectomy. | ||
Now the sisters have launched a campaign calling for more awareness of genetic mutations linked to breast cancer, and access to genetic testing. | Now the sisters have launched a campaign calling for more awareness of genetic mutations linked to breast cancer, and access to genetic testing. | ||
- | Jade accurately describes their [[https:// | + | Jade accurately describes their family story as ‘quite a hard one to get your head around' |
‘It' | ‘It' | ||
(Image: [[|]]) | (Image: [[|]]) | ||
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‘She' | ‘She' | ||
- | Claire' | + | Claire' |
‘Just my luck!' Jade half-jokes. ‘I knew it would be. Donna and I have always been so similar — apart from the height.' | ‘Just my luck!' Jade half-jokes. ‘I knew it would be. Donna and I have always been so similar — apart from the height.' | ||
When Donna was diagnosed, her treatment options were straightforward and driven by the immediate need to save her life. | When Donna was diagnosed, her treatment options were straightforward and driven by the immediate need to save her life. | ||
- | Jade, however, | + | Jade, however, had a very different decision to make. |
‘There were two options: surveillance, | ‘There were two options: surveillance, | ||
What a choice. | What a choice. | ||
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What of her partner? | What of her partner? | ||
- | ‘100 per cent supportive,' | + | If you have any inquiries relating to where and the best ways to utilize [[https:// |
She had the reconstruction done at the same time as the surgery to remove her breasts. | She had the reconstruction done at the same time as the surgery to remove her breasts. | ||
Now, Jade feels a weight has been taken off her shoulders. | Now, Jade feels a weight has been taken off her shoulders. | ||
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It's part of who we are. I'm proud of mine.' | It's part of who we are. I'm proud of mine.' | ||
- | Would her sisters have taken the decision Jade did? Claire says she probably wouldn' | + | Would her sisters have taken the [[https:// |
It may be something to think about in the future' | It may be something to think about in the future' | ||
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On World Cancer Day earlier this month, they released a video talking about their work with the NHS. | On World Cancer Day earlier this month, they released a video talking about their work with the NHS. | ||
- | ‘And that means women looking at their mums and aunties and asking questions,' | + | [[https:// |