GOOD NEWS!!! I just got a call from my genetics specialist and I DO NOT have mutated BRCA-1 or BRCA-2 genes. This means that neither my mother or father passed breast cancer on to me, nor should I pass it along to my children. YAY! This also means that I am odd, which we already knew. Leave it to me to create some drama out of nowhere, right? Now that I know I am negative this will help me determine treatments and preventative surgeries in my future. I am SO happy ... my extended family can breathe a sigh of relief today! You only passed on your amazing wit and unbelievably good looks ... nothing more! Haha.
I could not be more thrilled then I am today. I want a beautiful family in the future (and yes, Mom, I will wait until I am married ... sheesh!) and now my mind is at peace knowing that I will be able to do that without wondering if I will pass this along to them. There would be nothing that would break my heart more. Now, there is always a 1 to 2% chance that they missed the hereditary gene somewhere and that I could pass this along down the road to my children's children, but not likely. YIPPEE BABIES!!!
My spirits are high today and I am regaining my strength. Watch out cancer ... Jennifer is stronger than ever and you have nowhere to hide. Because, quite frankly, my boob isn't that big. Haha!
I met an amazing woman today named Kandi who is beginning her battle with breast cancer. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she goes through her first treatment this afternoon. I will be sending all my new found strength and positive energy to her during this frightening time. Let God now serve as her compass ...
Please also take a moment to rejoice in the life of Lorna who is my sister in cancer who fought valiantly until it was time to return home Sunday evening. Let the pain and weakness be lifted from Lorna's body and allow her to finally rest in peace. Lorna told me that the moment I was diagnosed I became a survivor and that is how I shall remember her ...
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