María López Fontanals

María López Fontanals is one of three sisters who inherited a pathogenic mutation in the BRCA1 gene, significantly increasing her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. After receiving her diagnosis, María opted for preventive surgeries, including double mastectomy and the removal of her ovaries, to mitigate her cancer risk. She is a mother who has faced the emotional and physical challenges of these decisions while navigating the complexities of her family’s genetic history.