Comments | malawry: Bad Idea Genes, and Things I No Longer Believe

malawry

Bad Idea Genes, and Things I No Longer Believe

Aug 04, 2008 15:31

So, apparently I am positive for the BRCA-1 genetic mutation. So I'm at high risk for ovarian cancer on top of an 87% risk for breast cancer. (Uh, glad I already got the breast cancer out of the way? Is that what I'm supposed to say ( Read more... )

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rednikki August 5 2008, 04:33:42 UTC

I am sorry about the ovarian cancer.

I felt like I became an adult when I lost my dad.

malawry August 16 2008, 01:34:52 UTC

Yeah, there's nothing kidlike and carefree about losing a parent, or being ill.

blondemuse August 5 2008, 14:24:11 UTC

No more kids for real is a bummer. Even though we've decided to not have any more, and Clint got snipped, I still think to myself "Well, maybe no more kids with you!" I guess I like having my option open, but it closes for all of us, some earlier, some later. I'll probably cry a lot during menopause ( ... )

malawry August 16 2008, 01:43:08 UTC

Nobody likes being told they can't do something as personal as having a child ( ... )

djpsyche August 5 2008, 15:46:07 UTC

Gosh, that's bad news... at least they have genetic tests now. Not much comfort though, eh?

malawry August 16 2008, 01:48:04 UTC

Yeah. Plus I keep thinking of the SNL "Bad Idea Jeans" mock commercial.