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[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.

[ffcowboy76]

Wow, Kitty. I missed this whole story, up until today. Sorry to hear about everything and I'm glad you are dealing with all of the problems life seems to be throwing at you right now. I wish you the best in the future with your health.

[BnLM5]

PK you know that BiPolar or Manic depression if necessary can be treated with meds. Obviously Marissa is having a difficult time and if it is a chemical imbalance she is unable to control that, but meds. can help. But if it is multiple personalities disorder than that is a different story. I am not sure how that is treated. Maybe she needs a Dr. too and not just counseling. Maybe Marissa should write 3 things a day that she likes about herself and or 3 things a day that she is good at and or 3 things a day that she is blessed with. It may help her to think positive more often. Which sounds like positive is what she needs.

Now how about you. Chemo today, sucked I am sure. Hope you are feeling well and not to sick. Did the web sites give you any help at all. I hope they did. If anything a good understanding of what is going on. I know how doctors can sometime not explain things too well. They dread me coming in for an appointment. Because I ask so many questions. I ask questions until I am satisfied. Here recently my daughter was going to the doctor because they were saying that she had kidney problems. I knew pretty much what the problem was but I did not say anything. So I did some extensive research on my own and wrote out a report about what I thought with the information and resources to back it up and took it with us the next visit to the Doc. And I showed the Dr. with great respect of their expertise and asked if they would take a look at it, by the time we left the Dr. office the Dr. was sure that I was correct and that it was not a kidney problem at all. The Dr. even asked me if they could have the copy of the report I made. I couldn't believe it. It made me feel good any way and my daughter got better. So that just goes to show you that you can never ask too many questions or do enough research. Especially when it is you they are dealing with. You have every right to know exactly what is going on. Hang in there. I prayed for you today! Lot's of love Pk from me to you and your family.