BRCA gene mutation?

ExcellentTrouble321

I'm waiting for genetic testing results to find out if I have brca gene mutation before my breast surgery. Has anyone decided to do mastectomy rather than lumpectomy based on BRCA results. I'm interested to hear about your experience and your thoughts.

Thank you.

[Deleted User]

I did all of the gene testing and I carry no gene for ANYTHING. My oncotype test was only a 12. I chose lumpectomy. I had rads but required no chemo, and took aromatase inhibitor for five years after, am 5 year survivor as of yesterday.

ExcellentTrouble321

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1698934#Comment_1698934

Thank you for your reply. Congratulations on your 5 year survivorship!!

MDMECHLER

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/325422/brca-gene-mutation

I found out I had BRCA2 gene and got a double mastectomy. I only had cancer in my right breast , but didn’t want to take any chances . I am going to do anything I can to try to prevent it from coming back . I also had triple negative so that influenced me too .