The envelope plopped on the table... and I knew before it was open. The nurse who summoned me to the tiny exam room to talk to the oncologist before chemo wasn't her bubbly self. Body language gives it away when news isn't good. The ARNP smiled at me but it wasn't the smile that say...
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BRCA1
Maria Gifford
Wednesday, November 05, 2008 at 02:02 PM -
Fight on-
PJ Hamel
Thursday, November 06, 2008 at 05:29 PMYou GO , Melanie. Love your spirit. Yes, you've been handed the short straw - or the termites in the family tree - but you don't have to let it beat you down. You're doing everything right: letting your relations know to be vigilant, advocating for yourself with doctors who don't understand your challenge. YOU will save yourself. YOU can do it. And we're here for you - PJH
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Hi Melanie,
Your verdict is in, yes. Here's some info for you:
BRCA1 and BRCA2: No Longer the Only Troublesome Genes Out There
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/9925/brca1-brca2
BRCA1: Startling New Findings Point to Need for Wider Testing
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/18480/brca1-wider
Thanks for another GREAT SharePost -- your sense of humor is wonderful! Your personality always shines through, even if the topic or news isn't all that "shiny." Keep writing, we love hearing from you.
Best,
Maria