Get Connected Day!
Hi all!
We've had a lot of new members join the last few weeks, so it seems a good time for a "Get Connected Day" post. :)
So, for everyone who's new, and those who haven't posted yet, he...
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Hi Yvonne - welcome to the BC sisterhood. One which we have not chosen but all share a common bond no matter what our experience.
I was diagnosed last year at 45 with DCIS and with horrid family history, chose to have bilateral mastectomy and recon. Was a long drawn out process with 6 surgeries but am now done and dusted. I had gene testing and did not find a mutation however Mum was then tested and in August this year found to have the BRCA2 gene mutation (she had BC at 36 then 48 and is now 71). My two sisters then were tested and one received her result last week - BRCA2 positive and the other i have been with today to get her result - she does not have the gene. SO Mum is having hysterectomy & ovaries removed on Monday next week and my sister will have same surgery in coming months (she is 44). My youngest sister (42) and I are almost in no mans land - my BC sits in the unexplained basket and she is classed as being at moderate risk - without the gene, however with my history thrown in for good measure. Gee life is interesting sometimes!
This forum is a fantastic resource, sounding board, & venting space. It has many ears to listen and mouthes to provided words of support, wisdom and general understanding.
Remember our journeys are all different but the bond is shared.
Bye for now
Leanne