advice on genetic testing
Hi well here i am i ofeten check out the site but dont often say much.
yesterday friday 3rd oct i saw a genetics councilor as my oncologist requested me to see one because of the close primary rela...
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Hello Fran
It sounds as if you really need some experienced ladies to answer your queries but as it is a fine weekend there may not be a lot of ladies on-line. Don't be discouraged, they will soon be with you to share wonderful knowledge and advice.
My suggestion is to firstly get your own issues sorted then think about what the best thing is for your family. You never know, once you begin treatment you may find someone in the family comes out and talks to you about it and helps with the decision.
I like your comment "all the babble" - this seems like typical of a counsellor in any field. Good at the talking. I suggest you sit down and write a list of questions then sit with your oncologist and go through them.
My mastectomy was done at the end of August. Yesterday I took a list of 18 (yes, 18) questions to my oncologist and she was able to answer them in simple English. She has given me the power to make decisions for myself and my family.
If you no longer need your ovaries and breasts for the 'normal' use then don't worry about losing them. Better gone, I would say. As I have said to others, if you trust your specialist then lean on them for the best possible advice - if you are uncertain then ask to be referred elsewhere.
I am so sorry the counsellor made you confused and scared. You do not need that.
Try to relax and not think about too much too soon. The cancer questions and answers can do our brains in a bit as we all seem to be overloaded with information at the beginning. Please give yourself the luxury of time.
Keep checking on-line as some wonderful lady will soon be here to help and support you.
I am thinking of you. Kind regards
Summer