Positively Negative!

The last results we were waiting on was for genetic testing (BRCA1 & BRCA2). This test tells if you have a genetic gene mutation for breast or ovarian cancer. I do not have a family history of breast cancer (1 aunt), however, since I have been diagnosed under the age of 50 - this test was recommended so that we might make the most educated decision for treatment plans.

Now, I consider myself a pretty positive person - I generally tend to look at the bright side of things! But - today - I am positively negative and that's a great feeling! Not only does it mean that I do not carry this gene mutation, it also means that it would be very unlikely for my children to carry it! That's good stuff! Even though it was not likely that I would test positive, it is such a relief to get the good news. It feels good not to be waiting on any more test results! I'm not near as nervous when my cell phone rings in the middle of the day!

What's next you might ask? Well, I will be getting with the surgeon this week to pick a date for surgery. She will be removing more tissue to get clear margins (make sure I don't have any bad cells left). The surgeon & oncologist will be deciding if I will have a sentinel lymph node biopsy at the same time. After about four weeks of healing, I'll be starting radiation. I will be learning more about all that soon!

Thanks for checking in on me and for all your words of encouragement! Good days are out numbering the bad and for that I'm thankful!