Comments on: What happens after a positive breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA) genetic test? http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/ How will it change your life? Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:17:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Yasmin http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-56050 Yasmin Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:13:12 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-56050 I just received my "Postive" result from gene testing (Breast cancer). I have been in the military over 24 yrs and I have to say, I have been in some pretty frightening situations; but, now..I'm terrified. I, already, had 2 bioposies scheduled for this Friday and this news...well, shook this soldier up down to the core. I am lost, confused and upset; which of course, I believe are general emotions to experience at this time. I've lost several family members, including mother to breast cancer. Yet, this new gene testing is a blessing. I just received my “Postive” result from gene testing (Breast cancer). I have been in the military over 24 yrs and I have to say, I have been in some pretty frightening situations; but, now..I’m terrified.

I, already, had 2 bioposies scheduled for this Friday and this news…well, shook this soldier up down to the core.

I am lost, confused and upset; which of course, I believe are general emotions to experience at this time. I’ve lost several family members, including mother to breast cancer. Yet, this new gene testing is a blessing.

]]> By: BRCA Genetic Mutation Carriers Worry About Quality of Life http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-9115 BRCA Genetic Mutation Carriers Worry About Quality of Life Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:00:50 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-9115 [...] researchers found that almost half of women who tested positive for the BRCA mutations took no preventive action while 20% had mastectomies. One of my first questions upon seeing the study was about the ages of [...] [...] researchers found that almost half of women who tested positive for the BRCA mutations took no preventive action while 20% had mastectomies. One of my first questions upon seeing the study was about the ages of [...]

]]> By: Eye on DNA Headlines for 26 August 2007 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-5458 Eye on DNA Headlines for 26 August 2007 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:55:34 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-5458 [...] is in line with an earlier Canadian study which showed that more women than might be expected do not seek preventive action after testing positive for BRCA1 or [...] [...] is in line with an earlier Canadian study which showed that more women than might be expected do not seek preventive action after testing positive for BRCA1 or [...]

]]> By: » This week in health and science - 8/18/07 - Women's Health Research News blog from IdeasForWomen.com http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4869 » This week in health and science - 8/18/07 - Women's Health Research News blog from IdeasForWomen.com Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:53:58 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4869 [...] at Eye on DNA wrote this week about “What happens after a positive breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA) genetic test?“. Most people apparently don’t change anything in their [...] [...] at Eye on DNA wrote this week about “What happens after a positive breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA) genetic test?“. Most people apparently don’t change anything in their [...]

]]> By: Hsien http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4693 Hsien Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:59:03 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4693 I think a strong support network is critical for everyone facing a critical health decision. In the interview, support and nudging from family members factored a lot into all of their decisions to get tested and to seek preventive action. I think a strong support network is critical for everyone facing a critical health decision. In the interview, support and nudging from family members factored a lot into all of their decisions to get tested and to seek preventive action.

]]> By: Hsien http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4692 Hsien Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:57:29 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4692 I agree that follow-up letters don't mean squat. I've been getting reminders from my physician for the last few months to do certain wellness check-ups and must confess I still haven't gotten around to it.... However, I don't believe myself to be in a high risk group. I agree that follow-up letters don’t mean squat. I’ve been getting reminders from my physician for the last few months to do certain wellness check-ups and must confess I still haven’t gotten around to it…. However, I don’t believe myself to be in a high risk group.

]]> By: ramunas http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4633 ramunas Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:17:53 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4633 sure, summary letter after consultation is very important step of genetic counseling. These date are not very surprising. Obviously, results differs between countries, but the tendency is 50:50. I thin this is because of human psychology. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross has done nice work, showing us the process by which people deal with grief and tragedy - positive BRCA test could be this. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance are universal stages. Understanding, proper education and support are essential, imho. In a non-directive manier, obviously. sure, summary letter after consultation is very important step of genetic counseling.
These date are not very surprising. Obviously, results differs between countries, but the tendency is 50:50. I thin this is because of human psychology. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross has done nice work, showing us the process by which people deal with grief and tragedy - positive BRCA test could be this. Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance are universal stages. Understanding, proper education and support are essential, imho. In a non-directive manier, obviously.

]]> By: NA http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4630 NA Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:45:17 +0000 http://www.eyeondna.com/2007/08/15/after-a-positive-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-brca-genetic-test/#comment-4630 People generally will not change their life habits even with a positive test for any type of disorder. This is why follow ups are very important. One needs to keep a communication line active after the test result was given out and the patient goes home. Just sending a letter in the mail to give an overview of what was discussed does not do enough. People generally will not change their life habits even with a positive test for any type of disorder. This is why follow ups are very important. One needs to keep a communication line active after the test result was given out and the patient goes home. Just sending a letter in the mail to give an overview of what was discussed does not do enough.

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