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Leonie_Moore
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14 years ago

Feeling "cleansed"

Hi all,  Went for my genetics testing results in Brisbane on Wednesday.  I am so pleased to report that I have a negative result on BRAC1 and BRAC2.  Of course this doesn't let me know why I got BC but it sure gives me, my girls, my granddaughter and my sisters some peace of mind.  This result has really changed how I am feeling at the moment.  I do feel "cleansed" of this curse.  In my mind I can say "I think my stressful lifestyle, including a horrible divorce, has been the major factor/s in my diagnosis".  SO I am NEVER going to be in similar situations EVER again.  On with the GOOD LIVING for this old "chook"!!!!!  No more work "bitches" to contend with as I have made that decision as well.  (Of course there are still the nice ones that I will keep in contact with - and they do outnumber the others)  I have so much good living to do and there is no stopping me.  For all of you with the gene mutation, please don't think I haven't forgotten you.  I am just so pleased that this is one "bad" gene that I haven't passed on to my girls (unfortunately I have already passed on a couple of not so nice ones ie coelic and factor XI deficiency) XLeonie

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    monica
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    14 years ago

    Hi Leonie I am soo happy for you and your family to hear that you are negative for those two bad genes. I agree with you about the stress playing a important roll in BC , I have no family history of the disease but since 2008 I was under a lot of stress with  a bitchy boss at work and family isssues with my mother which already caused me a miscarrige in 2008 I should have taked note than and change work and maybe I would not have ended up with BC . I am paying attention now and I am not allowing any stressors in my life I even aplied for a new job so I dont have to deal with my bitchy boss. Better late than never as they say. I wish you and your family all the best  from now on and enjoy this new stage of your life. Regards  Monica

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    monica
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    14 years ago

    Hi Leonie I am soo happy for you and your family to hear that you are negative for those two bad genes. I agree with you about the stress playing a important roll in BC , I have no family history of the disease but since 2008 I was under a lot of stress with  a bitchy boss at work and family isssues with my mother which already caused me a miscarrige in 2008 I should have taked note than and change work and maybe I would not have ended up with BC . I am paying attention now and I am not allowing any stressors in my life I even aplied for a new job so I dont have to deal with my bitchy boss. Better late than never as they say. I wish you and your family all the best  from now on and enjoy this new stage of your life. Regards  Monica