triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Dear Blizz, sorry to read about your positive result, geez what else can I say?
I have just heard in the last week that I have been approved for the testing to take place in November, I was relieved to be approved. It's another of those horrible mixed emotions we have to deal with. Will let you know in due course.
Sending love and positive vibes all the way to you xxxx
I have just heard in the last week that I have been approved for the testing to take place in November, I was relieved to be approved. It's another of those horrible mixed emotions we have to deal with. Will let you know in due course.
Sending love and positive vibes all the way to you xxxx
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38yo, wife and mother of 3 aged 13, 11 & 2.
32mm grade III invasive ductal. Lumpectomy. No nodes involved & clear margins.
4 x AC, 4 x Taxol + Neulasta in Perth, 35 Rads in Adelaide.
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Hey Blizz, not the results you wanted
In a way, I think you girls are "lucky" to be tested ( I say that with a sad face)
you now have the knowledge to inform family members that there is a chance ?
albeit --- it sux !!!! and I wish your results were different.
I googled my head off initially and found studies from the US that
said anyone under 40 with a trip neg dx should have genetic testing
and thats beginning to happen over there.
I too, have no family history, grandmother lived till 95yo, mums doing great,
me... cancer obviously at 35 (or before at 31 I suspect) and dx at 36.. wtf
but in asking my onc at the time, I didn't qualify for testing and costs are
around $1200, having 2 boys i am not rushing in, but continue to question
the dr's at every yearly check up re eligibility, I do think I will end up paying the $$$$
re my boys with the chance of having daughters and my uncle having protate cancer.
xxx
In a way, I think you girls are "lucky" to be tested ( I say that with a sad face)
you now have the knowledge to inform family members that there is a chance ?
albeit --- it sux !!!! and I wish your results were different.
I googled my head off initially and found studies from the US that
said anyone under 40 with a trip neg dx should have genetic testing
and thats beginning to happen over there.
I too, have no family history, grandmother lived till 95yo, mums doing great,
me... cancer obviously at 35 (or before at 31 I suspect) and dx at 36.. wtf
but in asking my onc at the time, I didn't qualify for testing and costs are
around $1200, having 2 boys i am not rushing in, but continue to question
the dr's at every yearly check up re eligibility, I do think I will end up paying the $$$$
re my boys with the chance of having daughters and my uncle having protate cancer.
xxx
Nav
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Hi Blizz
Sorry to hear your genetic test results were not as hoped. I will be going down this path after treatment too. I have no family history and Im really worried that I could be the first link in the chain. This really worries me because I have a younger sister, a niece and 3 boys of my own. Scarey that you could shape their lives a little.
xo Christie.
Sorry to hear your genetic test results were not as hoped. I will be going down this path after treatment too. I have no family history and Im really worried that I could be the first link in the chain. This really worries me because I have a younger sister, a niece and 3 boys of my own. Scarey that you could shape their lives a little.
xo Christie.
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Hi Bizz,
Sorry to hear your results. But so pleased about your positive approach to it. As the others have said you are now empowered with more information to tackle this head on. Thinking of you.
Cheers
Kerry
Sorry to hear your results. But so pleased about your positive approach to it. As the others have said you are now empowered with more information to tackle this head on. Thinking of you.
Cheers
Kerry
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Sorry Blizz for your results but it will help you to create a plan of attack against this disease.
I just wanted to let mdobson know that I think they just have a blanket rule not to give results out over the phone. I came back negative for brca 1 and 2 and I still had to see the geneticist and counsellor to get the results
Hugs Tracey
I just wanted to let mdobson know that I think they just have a blanket rule not to give results out over the phone. I came back negative for brca 1 and 2 and I still had to see the geneticist and counsellor to get the results
Hugs Tracey
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
to you Blizz. Not the best news as others have said, but at least forewarned is forearmed!
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Blizz,
You're very wise, nothing has changed, it always was, except that you and family are now empowered because of the testing to make decisions.
You're very wise, nothing has changed, it always was, except that you and family are now empowered because of the testing to make decisions.
Janette
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Big hugs Blizz but you being like me... knowledge is definitely power! and atleast now you have that little doubt in your head of the "why" answered. If you want to talk you know where I am xo
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Dx 9/3/11, Surgery 22/3/11 - IDC, 3 x tumours (5cm, 4mm, 3mm) - Multifocal, 13/26 lymph nodes -All nodes taken, Stage IIIC, Triple Neg, RB Mastectomy
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thanks ladies, wise words as always
I am feeling much better about it today. I did some research last night, watched a very informative webinar on BRCA1/2 risks and prevention (I'll post the link in the high risk section) and decided to go ahead and have an oophorectomy. Spoke to the onc this morning, he has referred me to a gyno oncologist. I have an appointment the week ater I get back from Holland and even a tentative surgery date (October 24).
Counting myself very lucky that I know now and can take further steps, that our family is complete and that my sister/mum/niece/cousins can either get tested or monitored a lot more closely.
It doesn't change anything really, it just has a label now.
I am feeling much better about it today. I did some research last night, watched a very informative webinar on BRCA1/2 risks and prevention (I'll post the link in the high risk section) and decided to go ahead and have an oophorectomy. Spoke to the onc this morning, he has referred me to a gyno oncologist. I have an appointment the week ater I get back from Holland and even a tentative surgery date (October 24).
Counting myself very lucky that I know now and can take further steps, that our family is complete and that my sister/mum/niece/cousins can either get tested or monitored a lot more closely.
It doesn't change anything really, it just has a label now.
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Sorry to hear that you have tested positive Blizz especially with just the 20% chance. I got my phone call today saying my results are in but they wont give the results over the phone so I am thinking that mine is positve too. I have to wait another week to see someone face to face to go through everything. What is another week when I have waited nearly 4 mths. And Blizz I am with you about hoping they find a cure as I have 3 daughters I dont want them to have to go through the same journey.
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to you Blizz. Such a rollercoaster. As the girls say, knowledge really is power. Good on you for being so brave and confronting this disease head on!!
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Hey blizz,
Sorry to hear about the news. I'm also a brca1 carrier. First in my family also. It sucks doesn't it especially when having to tell my sisters they need to be tested. I'm praying for better results for them!
Thoughts r with u.
Vanessa
Sorry to hear about the news. I'm also a brca1 carrier. First in my family also. It sucks doesn't it especially when having to tell my sisters they need to be tested. I'm praying for better results for them!
Thoughts r with u.
Vanessa
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August 2010 - Diagnosed with ABC to Bones and Lungs, Triple Negative
October 2010 - Spinal Fusion and started PARP tiral
May 2011 - LB Mastectomy
August 2010 - Diagnosed with ABC to Bones and Lungs, Triple Negative
October 2010 - Spinal Fusion and started PARP tiral
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Re: triple negs: experience with genetic testing?
Blizz,
I'm sorry about the testing outcome but knowledge is power. You have enabled other family members to have the checks and procedures to try and ensure that they have an early diagnosis if they do ever get bc.
I'm sorry about the testing outcome but knowledge is power. You have enabled other family members to have the checks and procedures to try and ensure that they have an early diagnosis if they do ever get bc.
Janette
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