Another Journey ended well

Thanks for your reply Leonie - genetic testing for me was mixed emotions. I did not have the gene so my BC is still a "mystery".

However we are so fortunate that my mother is still alive and the Professors & Genetecists "allowed" Mum to be tested - 24 years after her last BC.  When the results came back that she DID have the BRCA2 gene it the provided a key that other family members can choose to take the test or not.  My 2 sisters chose to and as you may have read - 1 has the gene and the other does not.  The sister with the gene took immediate action by having ovaries removed immediately (she is 47) and Mum did the same when she got the results.    The same sister has just finished her surgical journey of prevention.  Her daughter who is only 4 will have the benefit of testing at the appropriate time, and as she has a strong history on her fathers side as well as mothers, will be well and truly under surveillance.

As for my little piece of the pie, still really doesn't explain my "luck" in getting BC and for my 18yr old daughter she will be classed as moderate risk as I was 45 at diagnosis - as I do not have the gene, then she cannot have it either.  For future generations, the need to proactive will be passed down by us all.

May 2013 be good to you and you have much happiness and good health.  I agree that my wish is that a cure for BC is found before it plays havoc with so many more families in the future.

Bye

Leanne