My Daughter

Percy - good thing you pushed her; better to know and be sure. I have a family history. Mother and now sister and I and an aunt on my mom's side. 70% of BC cases are not genetic but then there is that 30%- obviously my sister and I are in that group and carrying the gene. We were not tested for the gene because neither if us wanted to live with that fear everyday. If we got it - we got it and we both did. We were both diligent in having annual mammograms thank goodness. Mind of us really know how long the cancer had been lurking. Mammograms found both our cancers. BC research and treatments have come a long way so there are lots of reasons for optimism. Keep us posted. Diane 

actually only 5-10% of all bc is genetic (BRCA positive); although they feel there may still be other bc genes not yet identifiedl; the rest is mostly sporadic.

anne

OK, let's use the numbers again to help bring some relief.  80% of lumps are b9.  Keep thinking that for yourself and your DD.  How is she doing through all of this?  It is so wonderful that you have each other.  Keep us posted.  Lotsa Luv for both of you

Percy, sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and your daughter.  My daughter was diagnosed with bc in 2010 at the age of 36.  She discovered the lump (left breast) during self-exam in the shower.   Was already stage III when diagnosed and underwent a double mastectomy.   My mother was diagnosed in 2008 (left breast) at the age of  76.  Her sister (my maternal aunt) was diagnosed (left breast) at age 34, and two other maternal aunts also had breast cancer.  So, although I'm still waiting for the BRCA results, its pretty obvious it is genetic.  Because of my family history, I had stayed on top of things and had mammos and US every 6 months.  Suspicious calcifications found on mammo in February led to additional US, MRI, and biopsies.  I was diagnosed with DCIS (left breast) and I'm scheduled for surgery next week for bilateral mastectomy.  Was aware of my mother's breast cancer, but never knew about her sisters' and aunts' bc until we started asking questions when my daughter was diagnosed in 2010.  Unfortunately, the older family members lived in distant locations and their breast cancer just wasn't something they cared to share information about.  They probably felt it was a private matter.  My mother and daughter are bc survivors and both are doing very well.  My daughter has 3 daughters.  Her oldest is 12 years old.  At an appropriate age, we will begin talking to them about the importance of mammos and breast self-exams.   I have another daughter who is 31 years old and I have a sister.  I think it is very important that we make sure our daughters and granddaughters understand the genetic implications and the importance of annual mammograms, self-exams, and exams by their gynecologist at least annually during wellness checkups, pap smears, etc.  Early detection makes a difference.  

percy4 - GREAT NEWS!!  So happy to hear it is benign!!  

Two for two!  It is all behind you now Percy.  Hope you are having a great day.  You deserve it.  Luv

Lovely news!

So glad to hear the news Percy!!!! I have 3 young children; 10, 7 and 4 years old. I lose sleep worrying about their risk for cancer!!! Glad to hear your DD results were B9!!!