Acing the Test
I have another thing to add to the very long list of things I am thankful for this season.
This morning I spoke with the doctor who did my genetic testing and found out that my test results came back as “no mutation identified.” In layperson’s terms, that’s a negative.
My breast cancer could have been caused by a gene. This result does not mean that it was not genetic. But it does mean that it was not caused by a gene that scientists can identify and test for as of today. That’s the best result I could have received.
For me, that means that the odds of me getting breast cancer again are lower than they would be if I carried the BRCA 1 or 2 genes. It means that for now I get to keep my breasts. It means that I really can close the book on this chapter and begin the work of moving on.
And I think I’m even happier about what it means for Karly. And my sister. And my cousins. And my mom. And my potential grandchildren.
Comments
SUPER NEWS Kim! I am so happy for you! I had the genetic testing done a year ago or 2 and it came back BRCA 2, which is the estrogen negative mutation. A shock to me cuz my tumor was estrogen positive. But I was not shocked that I was mutant! LOL...sad news for my DD but at least Drs can be very diligant with her and pro-active. Knowledge is powerful!
have a super thanksgiving...you have so much to be thankful for...as do I. It will be 9 years cancer free on 12/1!!!
Hugs
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | November 19, 2007 02:38 PM
That is fantastic news! I skipped the testing, because I have no sisters or daughters, and the geneticist didn't think it was particularly necessary. But in your situation, I can't imagine not having the testing. SO GLAD FOR THAT NEWS, THOUGH!
Posted by: Alison | November 19, 2007 03:18 PM
Wonderful, wonderful news! This is, indeed, news to be thankful for!
Posted by: Beverly | November 19, 2007 03:36 PM
Kim, this is absolutely fantastic news!! You've made my day.
Lots of love to you and your family-- CGF xo
Posted by: candygirlflies | November 19, 2007 05:05 PM
I'm so happy for you and your family! This is the perfect pre-thanksgiving news.
My mom still hasn't done the test, will keep you updated.
Mel
Posted by: Mel Woods | November 19, 2007 05:16 PM
Great news, Neliie!
Keep writing and praying and moving on!
Emile
Posted by: Bkla | November 19, 2007 06:24 PM
Hip Hip Hooray! I am so glad to hear that news. That is the best news I have heard in a long time.
Posted by: Suzanne | November 19, 2007 06:38 PM
Wow!! Sounds like nothing but good news coming your way these days. Hope the trend continues long into the future. Yay Kim!! :-)
Posted by: PT-LawMom | November 19, 2007 11:21 PM
And with that piece of news, a clean slate is handed to the sister/daughter/etc pack, to say nothing of yourself. It's luck -- wonderful wonderful luck. Nothing you could have done would have influenced the outcome. Sheer, beautiful luck.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Posted by: nina | November 20, 2007 06:35 AM
That is really awesome news. I am so happy that this chapter is coming to a close for you and your family. Send us a new picture of your flowing locks! Enjoy your Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for!!
Posted by: Beth | November 20, 2007 07:25 AM
I'm soooo happy for you Kim. I, for one, am thankful that blogging has led me to you and the other women that I've grown to admire and be inspired by on a daily basis.
Thanks
Posted by: Ree | November 20, 2007 09:05 AM
Truly the BEST news! Wonderful! It's all onward and upward from here!
Posted by: Cynthia | November 20, 2007 09:40 AM
That is great news!!! What a great Thanksgiving it makes!!
Posted by: Proto Attorney | November 20, 2007 11:45 AM
woo-hoo!
hooray!
you can't see me - but i am doing a happy dance.
this is fantastic news.
happy happy thankgiving, indeed.
Posted by: shannon | November 20, 2007 01:33 PM
Oh Kim! That is the best news I've had in ages!!! Congratulations! It truly will be a happy Thanksgiving for you and yours!
Posted by: Imstell | November 20, 2007 05:43 PM
wow. a big congrats! my test came back negatives as well and I remember what a happy day that was, so i truely feel your joy. things keep looking up and up!
Posted by: sarah | November 20, 2007 05:55 PM
Wonderful! What a relief it must be for you.
I start radiation next Friday. So far everything still looks great.
Posted by: wanderingrose | November 20, 2007 11:28 PM
Halleluia!
Posted by: Carla | November 24, 2007 01:45 AM
Truly, the best of news. I am so happy for you and your family.
Posted by: Citations | November 30, 2007 09:27 AM