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[Pokerkitty6]

Hi all! Just a little update, which is kinda scary for me. I finally got my BRACA 1 & 2 test results back. These are gene DNA tests to find out where my cancer will go next because I have the agressive cancer cells. My tests came back positive for gene mutation to my ovary. I say ovary because I only have one left due to a hystorectomy a couple of years ago. I have chemo tomorrow and on Thurday I have an ultrasound to see if there is cancer on my ovary, then back to the other doctor for my after chemo shot. Anyways it will take a few days to get my test results back. The good news is the only cancer I have the genes for is breast and ovarian, so half of it is taken care of if my chemo works. If there is no cancer showing on my ovary, the game plan is to finish chemo, finish breast reconstruction, and then go in and remove my ovary. If there is cancer then "I think" the chemo stops and I have surgery. We'll just have to wait and see the results again. Waiting is hard, but so is chemo. I hate it and cancer sucks.

[taylovesthebeatles]

Thanks for the update Renee, I've been wondering how you are doing! I'll definitely be praying for you about the ovarian cancer possibility, you've been through enough girl! How is Marissa doing? And Tony? It's sure good to hear an update from you, it sounds like you are still keeping your spirits up, even if you can't drink any! LOL. Anyway, my prayers are with you always sis, keep us updated please like you always do! Stay strong, I love you!

[GloBug]

wow well i hope it all works out for u. im at a loss for words.

[BnLM5]

PK, I know this is all pretty scary to say the least. But the ultra sound scheduled to check your ovary is a precautionary measure. As is the BRCA1 and BRCA2 test. At this point we unfortunately already know that you are at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. I am sure that they will not find cancer on your ovary. And when you are done with your chemo they will do surgery and remove your ovary and tubes. I am going to link you to a web site with a wealth of information on these test that might help to ease your mind and if you don't completely understand what and how they determine the results of these test you will understand after you read it. It is a credible site. Let me know what you think after reading it. I think that it is good that they found the mutation in this case because you already have or had breast cancer and now we know that it was in your genes. The good thing about that is they have it and they know why. And you won't have cancer popping up in other places. So keep your chin up and smile. Know that you have it whopped! Ok Two web sites.

http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/8623.cfm#45826

Sloan-Kettering - Breast/Ovarian Cancer: BRCA1 & BRCA2

[Pokerkitty6]

Thanks for that valuable information. I had chemo today. 3 more to go. I hate them because they make me tired and sick. Oh well, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. We had an episode with Marissa getting in trouble for not doing her home. She also said she doesn't care about school or her teacher. I made her sit on the couch and wait for her case worker to come over. I also took away the tv for a week. When the case worker came in she refused to talk to her. They went upstairs for some private time and when they came down Marissa yelled at her and told her she hates her. She has always liked her case worker, so this is new. Marissa signed the paperwork from the case worker and told her she will never sign anything again. After storming off and locking herself in her room, my husband and I talked about it, and we think she has 2 different personalities. When she calmed down, we told her to take a shower, do her homework, and write a letter of apology to her case worker. She came downstairs after her shower, homework done, and the letter written. We were like, who are you. It's crazy she was as sweet as ever. I talked to her Grandmother on the other side of the family and she told me bipolar, suicide, and skitzo's run on their side of the family. I shared this with the case worked and requested more intense counseling for her. This is nuts, I hope she gets the help she needs and doesn't drive me crazy along the way.

[targetguy1]

pitty keep up the strong fight and if the chemo is the trick to playing better poker i might have to look in to it. they way you and lilred played was awesome.

keep being strong girl as you know you have the ndn forum behind you with this battle.

[woohoosue]

ahh kitty ..im sure some of it could be worry about you too. but please take good care of yourself, i wish your family the best dealing with all of this. I hope they can find a way to give her some relief in dealing with whatever shes dealing with. Do not stress yourself. you cant help but be concerned for her but you are doing everything you can for her and that's all you can do. Be well.