As we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer expert Dr. Michaela Tsai shares her personal story about genetic breast cancer risk and mastectomy. She also discusses breast cancer screening, prevention, treatments, and what to know when you’re newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

Dr. Michaela Tsai has been featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune. The story, though, is not so much about her role as a leading breast cancer specialist. Rather, Dr. Tsai was featured because of her decision to undergo a double mastectomy after discovering at age 36 – and as a mother of two young children – that she carries the BRCA-2 gene. She then chose to work with sought-after Chicago tattoo artist David Allen to create an intricate floral design to cover her scars. Dr. Tsai shared her very personal story with the Chicago Tribune in hopes that her experience might help other women who are struggling with post-mastectomy body image issues. Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/doctortsai