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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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It's all good... just found out the other day they are going to do my genetic testing for free through the public system! yay
Thanks Sheree - any time you need them. You do have lots happening in your "arena" though in the next couple of months.XLeonie
Phew... that is a fantastic result for you and your family xx
May have to get the contact details off you in the near future xx
Hi Louise, It has been a "sick" year for me but now I am on my way to good things. Merry Xmas to you as well. I hope all is going well for you. XLeonie
Hi Louise, It has been a "sick" year for me but now I am on my way to good things. Merry Xmas to you as well. I hope all is going well for you. XLeonie
Hi Leonie,
that brought a smile to my face thinking of you playing on the floor with your grand daughter. I am glad you had a good time. I hope the aches and pains go away soon!! Danielle xx
Take real good care of yourself and i hope you recover quickly. You have been through a big challenge ( you were having the reconstruction - yes?) XLeonie
Take real good care of yourself and i hope you recover quickly. You have been through a big challenge ( you were having the reconstruction - yes?) XLeonie
Hi Leonie
Don't know if the test will cost anything, think you have the counselling etc and then decide. It's all in the public system so it's probably free. I have been lucky with all my treatment hasn't cost me anything we must be lucky in Queensland when I hear about all the ladies that have paid thousands of dollars for tests and scans etc.
Sarah x
- Hi Leonie and ladies I have not been on for a while as I am still in hospital recovering from surgery (but will blog about that later). It was so nice to get on and read your good news - that is wonderful for your family. Keep persisting with the meditation it is well worth it. I have put a morning one on my iPod and have programmed it to wake me up in the morning instead of an alarm it's just a 20 minute one and a good way to start the day. Time for more pain meds and a snooze. Surgeons happy with me. Hope this message makes sense. Will blog more when I come out of the haze. Ann-Marie xx
