Hooray!!!!!!!

OregonSeaStar
OregonSeaStar Member Posts: 41
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi everyone - Just had to share my news! I found out today that I do NOT have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation! My oncologist is stunned! See, I have every risk factor/marker for this mutation - four immediate family members (plus myself) with breast, ovarian, or colon cancer AND I'm of Ashkenazie Jewish heritage (the HUGEST of all risk factors).

This means I won't need an immediate second mastectomy. And it means that I haven't passed on a horrible legacy to my children and grandchildren. All my docs have told me many times that some people just make tumors and they don't really know why. They have said that it's actually pretty rare that these cancers are genetically passed on. So, I guess it just a horrible coincidence that so many in my family had/have these cancers.

Anyway, I'm just very thankful that I don't have either mutation and that I didn't pass this monster on to future generations.

-shelley

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  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #2
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!!!!

    NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!!!

    I have cancer all over my family, too...but wierd stuff (imagine that...hummmm! lol), and most is probably not genetic, but I don't think I will be tested...I know the drill, mammo's for my girls at 30. Colonoscopies at 39. Man! My kids are going to HATE me...heheheehe!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • roxanne53
    roxanne53 Member Posts: 154
    #3
    YIIPPPEEEE FOR YOU!!!!!GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!

    I am wondering where this nationality is from:

    Ashkenazie Jewish heritage?

    In the eastern European area??

    WONDERFUL NEWS

    Best Regards
    Roxanne53
  • pansylover
    pansylover Member Posts: 80
    #4
    YEAAAAAAAA Shelley!(((BiG HuG))) what a blessing to hear such great news!
    Merry Christmas! :)
    Cindie
  • OregonSeaStar
    OregonSeaStar Member Posts: 41
    #5
    roxanne53 said:

    YIIPPPEEEE FOR YOU!!!!!GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!

    I am wondering where this nationality is from:

    Ashkenazie Jewish heritage?

    In the eastern European area??

    WONDERFUL NEWS

    Best Regards
    Roxanne53

    Roxanne - Ashkenazie Jews all originated in the eastern European area as a 'tribe.' My grandparents, for example, are all from Russia and Germany. For whatever strange reasons, several deadly diseases including several cancers, Tay-Saks, and others, run rampant among those of us with this heritage.
    -shelley
  • kathydaly
    kathydaly Member Posts: 81
    #6
    Hip, Hip, Hoorah..............Hip, Hip, Hoorah!!!!!! Yeaaaaa, Shelley!!!!!!!!!

    You go Girl!!!

    You are one of the miracles we get to see. With all evidence, and doctors thinking the prediction would be otherwise.....you get to be in one of those percentages that is were you want to be.

    Those prayers are definatly working. May God Bless you and all of us, Kathy
  • Susan956
    Susan956 Member Posts: 510
    #7
    Add me to the list of well wishers.... ALWAYS GREAT TO SEE GOOD NEWS HERE.... HAPPY NAKED DANCE....

    Take Care and Have a Great Holiday Season...

    Susan
  • karenack
    karenack Member Posts: 90
    #8
    Shelley, Thats just fantastic! I know that you must be so relieved to learn this! I know what you mean about leaving the cancer legacy to your children. I am a two time cancer survivor, (bc and cervical). I just hate what this may mean to my daughter. Great news and a wonderful holiday present to you and your family!
  • ireneingeorgia
    ireneingeorgia Member Posts: 73
    #9
    Yeah Shelley! Mazel Tov. What great news and relief. Now concentrate on unwinding and enjoying the season. Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays. God Bless your doctors.
    ireneincordova
  • susabella
    susabella Member Posts: 46
    #10
    Congrats Shelley!
    I'm so happy for you! I've struggled with the decision to have genetic testing. Some French Canadien groups are high risk as well, and I'm the fifth woman in my family with the BC diagnosis (both sides of the family, all French Canadien). As I have a 17 year old daughter, I've decided to have the testing as well, after the holidays. I'll pray for a good outcome as well. Thanks for sharing the good news! It's good to spread the hope!

    Hugs, Sue

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