Dr. Kirsch was presented with a information about my family history of cancer years ago. When my mother was diagnosed in 2018, I told Dr. Kirsch that I would like to referred for a mammogram. I was told that because my mother wasn’t diagnosed until she was in her 60s and I’m only 38 that it wasn’t a pressing issue and to “sit on it” because typical starting age is 40. My concern was that my moms wasn’t detected through self check and only through a mammogram. I came back weeks later and had my mom’s genetic counseling paperwork that stated due to strong family history that I needed yearly mammograms and possibly MRIs. I said the paperwork was being sent to my family doctor’s office because my mom listed him as my primary physician. I was then told that my primary physician could refer me...even though I’m standing there with the paperwork. The whole conversation seemed aloof and made me feel like I was overreacting, overly concerned and, frankly, an idiot for even asking to begin with. Fast forward to 10/1/18. This is the date that I found out I have breast cancer. Nothing that could have been detected with a self check. With the referral of my family doctor, I had received my initial mammogram, gone back for more pictures and an ultrasound, received a double biopsy, and sat with my mother and husband listening to the results...all within a 5 week period. And I’m still only 38.

Dr. Kirsch is by far the best gynecologist, she has helped me so much!