Genetic testing
Hello. Hope you are all having a good day. I'm off to see a geneticist at the Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital on Monday. I may not have to have a genetic test, it depends on my interview. I have 3 aun...
Forum Discussion
Hi again, I had a hysterectomy in 2001 but still had my ovaries. Because breast cancer loves oestrogen, they recommended I have my ovaries removed to lower the risk of breast cancer returning, and I was approaching menopause anyway. When I tested positive to BRCA2, they told me it has a strong link to ovarian cancer so I was glad they were gone. I'm so glad if I've helped in any way and am happy to talk further if you need to. I think every single person on this website is brave, including you, and I am just one of many trying to make the best decisions for our future health. I wish you all the best, all the members have a wealth of knowledge. Good luck.