The genetic counselor called today with the AMAZING news that I am negative for both breast cancer gene mutations (BRCA1 and BRCA2). I started sobbing while talking to her; the release was wonderful.
This news means something else caused my cancer and I wasn't pre-determined to get it, and it's not going to automatically recur. It also means I haven't passed a mutated gene to my boys, so my future grandchildren have a good chance of being well. AND, it means I don't necessarily need a bilateral mastectomy; being positive for either gene would have meant that.
We haven't had a lot of great news with this cancer BULLS$%T lately, so I will happily take this nugget!
GO, GENES! Thanks, Mom and Dad.
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