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Double Mastectomy Twins

Documentary following twins who have chosen to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer, after losing their mum to the disease.

Twins Rose and Charlotte lost their mum to breast cancer when they were just ten. Now, as adults, the twins have discovered they too have the BRCA2 gene that predisposes them to the same condition as their mum.

This programme follows the twins through pre-emptive double mastectomy operations - a choice they have made to reduce their chances of developing breast cancer.

9 months left to watch

27 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Apr 201900:55
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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Music Played

  • Ludovico Einaudi

    Una Mattina

  • Spiritualized

    Shine a Light

Credits

DirectorLiza Williams
ProducerLiza Williams
EditorNick Watson
Production ManagerFatima Sesay
Production CoordinatorVictoria Smith
ResearcherAbi Payet
Executive ProducerMax Gogarty

Broadcasts

  • Tue 24 Oct 201723:15
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Tue 24 Oct 201723:30
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Wed 25 Oct 201700:25
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 25 Oct 201723:15
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 17 Apr 201823:20
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Tue 9 Apr 201923:55
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Wed 10 Apr 201900:25
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Wed 10 Apr 201900:55
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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