TV Host Dana Grotsky Undergoes Preventative Mastectomy and Reconstruction
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli TV presenter Dana Grotsky, 41, underwent a preventative double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery after learning she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation. The procedure aims to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Grotsky shared her experience from the hospital, thanking her partner Assaf Liss and urging others to get tested for genetic mutations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- TV presenter Dana Grotsky had a preventative double mastectomy and reconstruction.
- Grotsky discovered she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation, increasing cancer risk.
- The surgery aims to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
- She shared her experience from the hospital, thanking her partner Assaf Liss.
- Grotsky urged her followers to get tested for genetic mutations.
Israeli TV presenter Dana Grotsky, 41, has undergone a preventative double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery after discovering she is a carrier of the BRCA1 gene mutation. The surgery, which she described as successful, was performed to significantly reduce her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Grotsky shared her experience from her hospital bed, posting photos and videos documenting the moments before and after the procedure. She expressed gratitude for discovering her carrier status during her pregnancy with twins, which allowed her to opt for elective surgeries to mitigate her cancer risk. "Thank God I found out in time," she wrote, thanking her partner, restaurateur Assaf Liss, for his unwavering support and for helping her maintain a positive outlook.
Grotsky revealed in January 2025 that she carried the BRCA1 mutation, which increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. She had previously undergone preventative removal of her ovaries and fallopian tubes. She emphasized that this surgery was a risk-reduction measure, not a result of a cancer diagnosis.
She concluded her post with a message to her followers, urging them to get tested and take care of themselves, stating, "Go get checked. Take care of yourselves."
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