There are two known genetical mutations that cause about 5-10% of the breast cancer cases. Something like that anyways. If you are a carrier of the mutation, your risk of of becoming one of such "cases" is exponentially higher, as well as, the risk of having ovarian cancer...
Why do I write about it? Well I had the test done today. Yes, I already have the stupid cancer. However, the fact that I am 27 makes me be somewhat out of the norm...hence we would like to check it.
If I am a carrier-mastectomy on both sides is what I will be sugested, and it would affect my sister, mother...etc.
If I am not a carrier-no mastectomy neccessary.
Of course I worry, but I am in such a daze...it is all unreal at the moment.
We'll get the result "faster", so I will have it before Chemo is over....that way I can hear what the Docs suggest before I have surgery
Why do I write about it? Well I had the test done today. Yes, I already have the stupid cancer. However, the fact that I am 27 makes me be somewhat out of the norm...hence we would like to check it.
If I am a carrier-mastectomy on both sides is what I will be sugested, and it would affect my sister, mother...etc.
If I am not a carrier-no mastectomy neccessary.
Of course I worry, but I am in such a daze...it is all unreal at the moment.
We'll get the result "faster", so I will have it before Chemo is over....that way I can hear what the Docs suggest before I have surgery
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