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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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  • TonyaM's avatar
    TonyaM
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    14 years ago

    That's good news for your daughters.I'm thinking of having the test done as I have 2 daughters that I now worry about.I'm glad you are leaving work-you won't regret it.Although I'm flat chat with this new house,I'm enjoying the freedom and time with my husband.I believe that stress plays a part in getting cancer.Not just the usual stresses in life but prolonged stress over a period of time where you are suppressing your emotions.My first stresser was helpnig my mum nurse my dad at home as he slowly died of lung cancer.I didn't really grieve but held it together to organize a funeral and oversee my devastated mum.- 2yrs later got bc.Next stresser was breaking my ankle and having dr.dodgy do 2 wrong operations on it.This resulted in lots of pain and disability.Another dr and a 3rd operation sorted it out but it's far from normal.So after all that I got bc again.Like you Leonie, I am determined to enjoy life now and stay stress free.

                                                    Tonya xx

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    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thanks for your reply Monica.  During that time I also looked after my mother who had dementia and huge mental health issues.  I never saw this as a stress though as I did it all for complete love of her.  Undoubtedly it was a huge stress though.  God love her she would have been so upset to know what I was going through.  She is now at peace.  XLeonie

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    monica
    Member
    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
    Member
    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