BRCA-2
Morning ladies
It's been a while since my last post with not much new to report until now. Yesterday the results from my genetic testing came in and it turns out I have BRCA-2.
What does this mean for me? Well, I had already opted to have my other breast off, so turns out that was the right decision. Also means when I'm 40 odd (I'm 34 now - 35 on Saturday!) I'll need to have my ovaries removed. Also really helps explain why I got this bloomin disease!!!
My mum died young from breast cancer so it is linked to her side of the family. I'm now in the awkward position of having to go to my immediate family and communicate the news, and advise that they should go forward for genetic testing. I feel a bit sick about the whole thing. It's bad enough this thing has had a crack at Mum and I.....I hate to think it could affect anyone else in our family.
So now I just have to put a plan of action in place to communicate this news.
The other consideration is children. Having gone through an unsuccessful round of IVF (to freeze embryo's) immediately following my treatment, if we were to try this process again it would likely have to be in 2-3 years time, after at least 2 years of Zolidex and Tamoxifen, and before having ovaries removed! Wow, just so much to consider. And I'm not even sure I want to have children....but at my age I guess the time for making this decision has to be sooner rather than later.
Anyway, despite the above I am actually doing really well. I am eating well, exercising every day, have managed to lose some weight, am having minimal to no side effects from Tamoxifen, and generally just feeling really fit and healthy. :)