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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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I too love to meditate.It seems to set me up for the day ahead and keep my emotions on an even keel.I then don't go up and down with stress.
I think it's time you give yourself as a gift and it reinforces your importance rather than just getting swept along in the day.
I have to have a routine though or it doesn't happen.
I meditate first thing in the morning before anything else and after dinner while Phil cleans up!!
I noted it mentioned that the BRACA testing was $1600.
I had the testing done in Newcastle and it cost me nothing.
I think I qualified as I was triple negative.
There are criteria for testing and some people are eligible to have it done so that might be worth looking into.
Jules
