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CHEK2... my genetic plot thickens?
Today I went to have genetic testing for the CHEK2 gene mutation. Simply put the CHEK2 gene regulates cell division. If it's mutated the cells go on dividing and, well, cancer. It's also linked to ...
@kmakm...........FARK!! where to start...oh - San Francisco. Your spit has gone to San Fran! That's pretty cool.:#
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftcZYdOl3Y
My favourite San Fran song.....
"I've been high. I've been low.
I've been yes and I've been oh hell no."
And I guess that is just what I am trying to say. This BC shitfest is one hell of a ride - highs and lows and this is a fairly deep low right here.
Genetic testing would be a scary thing no doubt. I am not even sure where to start with that, should I or shouldn't I? I have one aunty (dad's sister) that had E+ BC 20 years ago at 57 (she is still with us) and no one seems interested that I have now had it. Still, I worry for Charlotte and myself, considering the breast I've left intact.
Kate, there seem to be some good things there that I picked up from your post.
Firstly, holy fuck - what? You can possibly have the WRONG chemo? Now just take a minute to really absorb that. You had the RIGHT chemo - high fuckin' FIVE to that Dearest!! Imagine sitting there now with the alternative? Nasty!
Secondly. the geneticists that you have seen have said similar/same things. This is good - getting the same feedback and info, rather than contradictory and confusing ifs and buts.
In for a penny, in for a pound - your genes are getting the works like when the Wizard of Oz characters turn up at The Emerald City and get the full going over. :o
Tears are exhausting. I always feel completely broken when I've had teary days. There is a heck of a lot going on for you at the moment and tears are your release valve at the moment, like a whistling pressure cooker. All of that stress and anxiety, fear and worry, grief and heartbreak need to come out somehow. Keep whistling........release the pressure.
BIG HUGS (and even HIMUGS -hee hee) from across the Nullarbor.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftcZYdOl3Y
My favourite San Fran song.....
"I've been high. I've been low.
I've been yes and I've been oh hell no."
And I guess that is just what I am trying to say. This BC shitfest is one hell of a ride - highs and lows and this is a fairly deep low right here.
Genetic testing would be a scary thing no doubt. I am not even sure where to start with that, should I or shouldn't I? I have one aunty (dad's sister) that had E+ BC 20 years ago at 57 (she is still with us) and no one seems interested that I have now had it. Still, I worry for Charlotte and myself, considering the breast I've left intact.
Kate, there seem to be some good things there that I picked up from your post.
Firstly, holy fuck - what? You can possibly have the WRONG chemo? Now just take a minute to really absorb that. You had the RIGHT chemo - high fuckin' FIVE to that Dearest!! Imagine sitting there now with the alternative? Nasty!
Secondly. the geneticists that you have seen have said similar/same things. This is good - getting the same feedback and info, rather than contradictory and confusing ifs and buts.
In for a penny, in for a pound - your genes are getting the works like when the Wizard of Oz characters turn up at The Emerald City and get the full going over. :o
Tears are exhausting. I always feel completely broken when I've had teary days. There is a heck of a lot going on for you at the moment and tears are your release valve at the moment, like a whistling pressure cooker. All of that stress and anxiety, fear and worry, grief and heartbreak need to come out somehow. Keep whistling........release the pressure.
BIG HUGS (and even HIMUGS -hee hee) from across the Nullarbor.
https://tenor.com/view/hug-hugs-gif-5727541