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Olivia · 06-08-2006, 06:34 AM

Thank you for your response. I did see the genetic counsellor who, did not give me a %, but said there was a good chance I'd be positive. My maternal aunt and paternal grandmother both died of the disease. I have a very small family, my father died young. So we cannot tell if I had a larger family, if it would be mor pervasive. I was diagnosed at age 34. I have already had bilateral mastectomies. If positive I would have my ovaries out. I am 36 and have 1 child, pretty decided to stay with 1. Not fired up about being menopausal but would deal with it.

Thanks,

Olivia

06-08-2006, 06:34 AM	#4
Olivia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Baltimore Posts: 20	Astrid Thank you for your response. I did see the genetic counsellor who, did not give me a %, but said there was a good chance I'd be positive. My maternal aunt and paternal grandmother both died of the disease. I have a very small family, my father died young. So we cannot tell if I had a larger family, if it would be mor pervasive. I was diagnosed at age 34. I have already had bilateral mastectomies. If positive I would have my ovaries out. I am 36 and have 1 child, pretty decided to stay with 1. Not fired up about being menopausal but would deal with it. Thanks, Olivia