[harrie]

Hello,
I was diagnosed with BRCA2 July, 2006. Oct of that yr I was diagnosed with my IDCIS (see profile below)
Also had my ovaries and tubes removed.

I ended up with a bilat mastectomy, and also had the DIEP flap reconstruction. Oh. by the way, I had the reconstruction done and yet I have a history of radiation on both side. So as you can see, at least in my case, it is possible.
Sure, my mother had the gene, she had the bc and surgeries, but to tell you the truth the history of her disease is much different then mine. How early they have been able to diagnose mine and the type of surgeries I had are altogether different then what my mom went through.
After my bilat mastectomy and reconstruction, my breasts look better then they did before bc. The reason I say this is because you have every chance of being extremely happy with your results.
I think we might be about the same ages because our kids are around the same ages.
If I can be of any help, please email me or PM me. I will be more then happy to talk with you. We can also talk of the phone if you would like.
I am 2 yrs out of my diagnosis of my bc, my genetic testing, chemo, etc....and life is very good and I am back to a very normal, active life.
Take care. You may be very surprised on how well all may work out.....