Women with breast cancer gene

I was also tested due to young age and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. My father, who was Jewish, died of pancreatic cancer, which is often BRCA related. My mom, who was not Jewish, died of breast cancer. The docs all thought I'd be BRCA positive for sure, but it came back negative. I did have one doc tell me I probably carry some sort of BRCA mutation that hasn't been discovered yet.

Jackie S,

I have the same name...Jackie S...S being for "Sassi".   Anyway, I was dx at 46 and had bilateral mast., chemo rads and I'm on tamoxifen.  I went to a genetic counselor this past summer(at the recommendation of my onc.) and even though I didn't have a lot of odds in my favor, she recommended I get the test and, luckily, my insurance covered it.  Thank goodness I was negative.  But just as Nash above, they told me there are mutations that are undiscovered and I could carry it.  My daughter is 21 yrs old and my main concern was about her.  She will have to be checked starting ten years before my dx (35 yrs. old).  The counselling was very informative and the test itself was just a simple blood test.  Good luck.

Hugs, Jackie

Dear Infinityscircle,

Go and get a second opinion.  Knowing that your Mom tested positive, had breast cancer and the symptoms you've had, you really need to see another doctor.  This is serious and the Doctors should take it seriously.

Good luck

I finally got an appointment today and i am taking the copy of the test from my mother and hopefully they will take me seriously.  But I have taken it a step further than this doctor. I have no insurance so this why I believe they are just brushing me off.  I contacted UCLA and they have a program that my whole family, (the girls)are going to be a part of.  They are going to work with me because I of my no insurance issues. I have really no idea what the program is yet, I will keep you informed.  Being that I am so confused about all of it, I called UCLA gene clinic told them about my mother and the issues I am having and told them that I didn't know which way to turn next and the woman at the gene clinic just helped me from that point on. I just received the paperwork and I leave in 2 days to see my mother and we are going to fill it all out and send the paperwork in. The woman from the clinic has also set me up with another part of the clinic that are going to help me with the financial part as well. I am scared but I am thankful that someone is trying to help us.  They want to see my daughter who is 14 yrs. and my niece who is 5 mo. old. and they want to follow them and test them as they grow up. Thank you for everything Makraz and I promise to give you updates to let you know.      

I am having the BRCA test done, should have my results next Wednesday. Because of my young age (33) I wan't to know if I'm at higher risk or not. Also for my sister & my mom's sake, if I test positive, they both would like to know to be tested as well. And then the rest of the family (aunts & cousins) can all be annoyed at me for taking that test! LOL! Seriously, if it comes back +, it would benefit a lot of people to know. Now, what I found out during consultations is that if I test +, it comes from either one of my parent (I thought it would just be from my mom). So if mom tests -, then comes from dad and his family needs to be warned.