Alejandra Campoverdi poses while an artist is in the process of creating a bronze life casting of her torso, a memento of her body prior to a prophylactic double mastectomy. | "Inheritance"

Meet three women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer. Follow Alejandra, Lilith and Bonnie as they undergo life-altering medical procedures in the hope of reducing their risk – and saving their lives.

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Meet three women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer.

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Creating a Memento

Alejandra Campoverdi commissions a bronze torso casting prior to her prophylactic surgery.

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Reflection and Moving Forward

Lilith reflects on the positive aspects of her journey through prophylactic surgery.

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The Beautiful Defect

Lilith Costa chronicles her journey in a series of essays entitled “The Beautiful Defect.”

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