SCREW YOU CANCER

Documentary Series

At 28, comedian Caitlin Brodnick tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation and chose a preventative double mastectomy - sharing every step with honesty, humor, and heart.

🏆 2015 Television Academy Honor
🏆 2015 ASME Award for Video

Caitlin's Preventative Mastectomy, EP 1 of Glamour's Screw You Cancer: BRCA1 Gene Mutation

Caitlin's Preventative Mastectomy, Glamour Screw You Cancer: Feeling Good About Your Breasts Again

Caitlin gets honest about what it will be like to lose her breasts and have reconstructive surgery.

Caitlin's Preventative Mastectomy, Ep 3 of Glamour's Screw You Cancer: Heading Into Surgery

Surrounded by her family, Caitlin prepares to go into surgery for her double mastectomy.

Caitlin's Preventative Mastectomy, Ep 4 of Glamour's Screw You Cancer: The Morning After

Caitlin’s family nervously waits for her as she undergoes her preventative double mastectomy. Luckily, surgery goes smoothly and Caitlin bravely begins the recovery process.

Caitlin's Preventative Mastectomy, Ep 5 of Glamour's Screw You Cancer: Recovery, Humor and Love

For Caitlin, the days following her double mastectomy are difficult but made easier by the love and constant support of her husband and family members. Even though her soreness makes it painful to laugh, Caitlin seems in good spirits as she adjusts to her new body and begins the healing process.

Caitlin's Preventative Mastectomy, Ep 6 of Glamour's Screw You Cancer: Back on Stage

Less than two months after her double mastectomy, Caitlin is back on her feet and back on stage.