Waiting on genetic test results

L00Sparrow

On sleepless nights here waiting on my tests to come back she said about two weeks and I am on nails waiting , I am very worried about results I cannot believe this Is all happening I thought at 15 when i got cancer it was a one time thing I was so happy when I got done and went into remission for over 20 years then I got hit with breast cancer in Feb 2015 and started chemo Mar 2 2015 I was devastated but even more sad when I was asked to take the Genetic test because both my aunt had Breast cancer one died and one lived and my dad had lung cancer and died I am scared straight about results life is so hard for me right now i cry I pray I ask why me with all this I pray I am not gonna get a bad answer but looking in front of me with that history sounds bad very bad anyone with some good solid advice on this what is next steps I can take till i get the answers and what Can I do I don't wanna deal with this I just wanna Live I have yet to tuen 40 and being hit with all this hurts so bad I cry so hard on this it hurts any advice please thanks

farmerlucy

This whole thing sucks! One step at a time, one foot in front of the other, that's all you can do right now. Ask your doc for meds to help w the anxiety until you're feeling stronger. I Imagine it is hitting you even harder because of your life experiences. I hope you get some moments of peace soon. Sleep was my only escape In the beginning. Gentle hug.

inks

You can try to look at getting the results from another angle. Rather than thinking that the results will make your current situation even more dire you should look at it that IF you are positive for genetic mutation this will give you a chance to avoid BC in the other breast as well as a chance to prevent ovarian cancer. Knowing the result will be a positive thing all around. Hugs!

vlnrph

I agree with the two posts above and hope that someone dedicated to the process of information delivery & interpretation of whatever result you get is on your team. Did you receive a referral to an actual genetic counselor? They are trained to help people with situations like this so ask to see one of them (a doctor's office or clinic can order the tests but their regular staff may not have a lot of time to figure out a plan for you).

Meanwhile, deep breathing usually gives me at least a little relief during anxious times - especially when I can't sleep: try it!

L00Sparrow

Thank you Everyone It is very hard I just try to be peaceful and stay sane I never in all my life dreamed life would be so hard for me I am definately not trying to think of the outcome I am trying to stay positive on it .I think it is the history of all the things I have been through up until now even with the test Makes me wish I did not have this road to take but it is about life .Thank you all for taking time to help and give advice