Genetic Variant
Hello Ladies I found out in May last year that I had breast cancer ( after having lost my sister to BC 10 years ago) and then found out it was triple negative. I have just gotten my results from the...
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Hi Renata
I have a large family history of BC with 7 maternal first cousins all with BC. The three suvivoring cousins (inc myself) and 1 deceased cousin have all tested positive for this variant. The docs are recommending removal of my ovaries and tubes as a precaution and the genetic counsellor has also recommend that my mum at 77 , have her ovaries removed as well. Mum has said she is not going to have the op. but I have three children and my youngest is only 5 and I keep thinking about not being around for her. My sister died at age 37 leaving a then 5 and 7 year old and I know how hard it has been for them even though they have so much family around , it is just not the same as having your mum. So is it worth the risk to not have the op??????? i just don't know