When they said they could maybe have my results back for the genetic testing in a week, They were correct. They called me today, and if I were a betting girl (which I am) I would have gone with the odds on this one. Remember in my June 2 post there was only a 10% chance I would have the mutant gene? Well I am in that 10%, yes I have the mutated gene! Go ahead get the alien jokes out of the way. brief background for those of you whom don't know but my dear brothers called me Martian when I was little because of the olive skin. I hated it then not so much now.:)
So my decision was made for me, its going to be a bi-lateral mastectomy. Just need to get the surgery appointment & go from there. Here is the best part, after all is said & done, i need to talk to the genetics people again because.....wait for it.........i have a 40-60% chance of getting ovarian cancer. Now all of us women & maybe some of the men who are following this know, but the is no way of detecting ovarian cancer unless you get an ultra sound, so they feel they should remove my ovaries too. That will be another time down the road, not sure when but seems to be inevitable.
Anyway that is the crappy news for the day. Looks like I will have a new set of T2000's for next summer.
On another note, to all my family member's reading this, cousins, male & female, mom, sister, brothers, nieces, nephews etc....... It seem there is a good amount of cancer on both sides of my family so please please please, check your selves every month and as one of my commented readers said don't be a boob get a mammogram! Thanks Marilyn for the bracelet.
Even you male family members please follow up on all those men tests. I get it they aren't fun but they are there to save your lives.
Thanks for all the comments too, i love, love, love getting them.
Will let you all know when the surgery date is.
xoxo
4 comments:
Hey Love - a very dear friend of mine went through this several years ago. She also has the genetic mutation and had a bilateral. The good news is she is fine and healthy today.
She sent me a website you may be interested in visiting. It's for women with the BRCA mutation and she said it's full of great information.
The URL is http://www.facingourrisk.org/
I love your blog!It has all the elements of a great book - it's scary, funny, touching, filled with great characters and a real page turner or should I say page scroller. I just wish it were fiction. But one thing I know for sure about this story - it will have a happy ending!
Until then keep writing and I will keep reading and keeping you in my prayers. Love, Marie
Keep fighting cuz, love the information you are getting to all of us. Kev, Shani, KK and I are sending our love to you daily. Keep the information comings, and I hope to see you on the 19th.
Ya know... a new set of T2000's ain't a bad thing! Some women pay a whole hellava lot for them - and don't look half as good as you do!
All seriousness aside... I've been involved with Relay For Life for many years now and have a Luminaria with your name on it to be lit 6/17 up in Massachusetts.
Can't wait to see ya next week so I can make inappropriate comments in person!
Lotsa hugs!!
Tim.....
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