Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Good News Girls!

I met with the genetic counselor this morning and my breast cancer wasn't genetic/inherited and there is no increased risk of ovarian cancer!
So, she suggests that sisters/daughters/nieces start getting mammograms at 36 instead of 40 but other than that you're safe as far as current genetics tests go!

7 comments:

tallulah said...

That is fabulous news!

kate said...

Oh my god. That is amazing!! What a huge relief. THANK YOU SO MUCH for having that test done. Really...I feel like I can breath for the first time in months...

Wow.

Jodi said...

I'm so glad you can all keep your boobs!

JACKI said...

yay! That is great news for all of us! xoxo

Dee said...

It is very good news! Just continue to be aware and have check-ups. And I know you will.
Thank you Jodi for having the test.

Linda said...

Yeeehaw! Thanks for getting that done. That is a big relief.

boisecommaidaho said...

Spectacular! And YES to mamograms at 36. Too many women are going to be facing lymphnode involvement if they wait until 40.