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Renata's avatar
Renata
Member
15 years ago

Inconclusive

Was very disappointed when I got my results back from my genetic testing. Luckily I dont have the Braca 1 or Braca 2 gene mutation but I have a variant in a gene and that could not give me a conclusive answer whether this may cause problems in the future. I think I may consider having a bi-lateral masectomy in a couple of years when the risk of secondary cancer is greatly reduced. This result has left me feeling rather distressed and caused uneccessary anxiety. Least I can start my radiation on Monday.

xox Renata

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genetic-testing
mastectomy
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  • louiseg's avatar
    louiseg
    Member
    15 years ago

    I'm dreading my results from my genetic testing too!  I had the blood test a few weeks ago and they told me it could take 5 months to get the results and that, even then, they could be inconclusive (and most probably WOULD be inconclusive!). It would be so nice to know for sure what was causing my breast cancer (had it twice - 7 yrs apart) and then I would know whether it is worth having my ovaries removed, to avoid ovarian cancer.....I'm not sure whether to or not if my results are inconclusive??

    Good luck with the radiation next week :)

    Louise