Negative!!!!!

Last week I got a call from the geneticist saying that insurance took two weeks to approve the genetics testing she ordered and as soon as she got the results she would call again, but it might take 2-3 more weeks now. 

Her office called yesterday...

I am NEGATIVE for the "cancer" gene or BRCA.  Meaning the reason I have cancer is not hereditary, it was just my luck of the draw - a normal percent of the population.

A lady that I sometimes talk to while getting treatment told me that she and 9 of her 10 siblings tested positive for the BRCA gene and that meant they had a 70% chance of developing cancer sometime in their life.  Scary.

I am so relieved!  Great news for my brother and sister and for my kids too.

Yeah for being Negative!!


Some other happenings:

I had a heart scan yesterday to compare to the one I got before chemo started, I should find out those results next week.

I met with the radiation oncologist - he seems like a nice guy.  He wants to start radiation as soon as possible.  Probably in January after I have healed 4-6 weeks from the 1st surgery.  Radiation will be everyday, 5 days a week and I will need between 28 and 35 rounds.

I still need to meet with the reconstruction surgeon and have the pre-op appointment with the general surgeon.

Surgery is scheduled for December 2nd.

I am really looking forward to November.  Only one little chemo treatment and 3 doctors appointments! 

I am hoping by Thanksgiving my taste buds and stomach will be healed and can enjoy the holiday.