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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