Recent media coverage about Angelina Jolie and her decision to opt for bilateral mastectomy has highlighted the issue of genetic breast cancer and the genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. Here is some useful information which may help you better understand some more about it and perhaps answer some of your questions.
Hi all i run a Facebook (private) support group for all those affected by BRCA1 and BRCA2 ,I myself am BRCA2 positive and know how hard it can be and speaking to others in the same boat who really understand and can help each other can make all the...
OK so had my genes test results today ....I have the BRCA2 gene .A very strange feeling after all that has gone this and last year . I feel glad that I got the test as I was borderline whether they were going to give it to me ....My Mum had bilatera...
Hi I got my genetic test results in Crumlin on Monday and I tested positive fo the Brca 2 mutation. I kinda expected that result as both me and my sister diagnosed with breat cancer in our thirties.Trying to get my head around it and gather as much i...
Hi there
I've just received my appointment for brca testing at the medical genetics clinic and am wondering what to expect on the day.. Will I just see the councillor and then have a blood test? Also, how long does it take before the results come bac...
So a few years ago my old GP told me I might qualify to get this BRAC test done. Thank God, touch wood, I haven't had a sniff of cancer but want to keep it that way and prevent at all costs. I can't seem to get any straight forward info on this BRCA...
Hi Everyone
I am new to this board but I have been a faithful reader since June 2013 when I was diagnosed ! I can honestly say that reading all your posts really helped me to focus on the task of getting through all the various treatments! I am on a...
Hi Everyone
I am very new to this so apologies for lackof/too much information!
I am 25 and BRCA1 positive. I have decided to have a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery next month. I tested positive 4 years ago so plenty of time to think ...
Hi,
I am new here and just wondering if anyone else is BrCa positive and looking for a support group?
I am trying to make contact with anyone who would like someone else in the same boat to talk to.
I think Action Breast Cancer is looking in...
Hi ladies,
I'm due to get a bilateral mastectomy soon and have had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy to one breast last year. I'm BRCA 1 positive.
Can anyone let me know what options they considered and if anyone could give me any info on the type of r...
Hi everyone,
I need tips, help, advice on the following:
I was diagnosed with BC four years ago (2006) at age 36. After treatment I found out I had a BrCa2 mutation. This explained to me WHY I had gotten BC so young - it gives you a lifetime risk...
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