A MOTHER will say “boob voyage” to her breasts as she prepares to have a double mastectomy to avoid getting cancer.

Laura Roberts, of Glenhaven Avenue, Borehamwood, has the cancer gene meaning she has an 80 per cent chance of developing the disease.

The 38-year-old’s grandmother, two aunts and father all died of cancer and she is determined not to suffer the same fate.

She discovered she had the gene, known as BCRA1, 13 years ago after her cousin tested positive for it.

She said: “I just knew I had it – I don’t know why, I think it was instinct. I took it in my stride at the time but I now think I should do something about it.

“I put out of my mind. I go for yearly screenings and I always assumed they’d catch something. But then I realised – cancer is aggressive and what if one year it’s too late for me?

“It’s important for me to get this done.”

Her 36D’s will be surgically removed on November 3 and in the same operation, she will be given a prosthetic set.

Ms Roberts, who is mother to Malachi, ten, is planning a party to say goodbye to her breasts once and for all.

The party, at Borehamwood Social Club, will include breast-shaped cakes, chocolates and drinking glasses.

It will also be raising money for the Royal Marsde, a cancer research charity.

She added: “I am petrified but I am getting new implants in, which shouldn’t look different in the end.

“I do love my boobs and I don’t want to lose them, but it is the price I am willing to pay for my health.

“Some people will think it’s a bit too drastic, but when I tell them I’ve got a high risk of it they understand. I’ve had no negative reactions.

“One thing I want people to know is that men can breast cancer too. You also don’t necessarily get the gene from your mum, as I didn’t. That’s misunderstood.

“To anyone thinking about getting it done – do it in your own time. Get all the information first and wait and decide what is best for you.”