Waiting on results….
Hi all. I am 41/F and I have severe health anxiety… I have a long family history of breast cancer (or cancer in general) and it was suggested that I take the genetic testing. I am waiting for the results, and driving myself crazy. I hadn’t even been to the doctor in years in fear of bad news (bc that’s what always happened)… I am proud that I took the first step but while I wait, I have to know…. Am I just doomed?! Every single older female on my mom’s side of the family got breast cancer shortly after they turned 60. I do have a second cousin who’s mom is my great aunt (also had breast cancer) and she is 63 and is positive for the BRCA gene (not sure which one) and she has not developed cancer. My mom died at 53 from lung cancer that was apparently not from her breast, but still cancer. All that being said- my train wreck doesn’t stop there. My dad’s mom and my dad’s sister both had breast cancer. Neither passed away from it, but my dad and his brother also have had low end prostrate cancer (that was caught very early and is now gone), but I am generally wondering how bad off am I?! I guess I’m just looking for comfort or support… maybe someone else in the same unfortunate boat. I’m planning on a mammogram in the next month- super stressed about the results of that too. 😢 I just don’t have my mom to talk to so I’m really beside myself……. It also doesn’t help that I don’t have insurance, so I’m just afraid of everything honestly. 🙃
Hugs to anyone going through anything similar. 💖