Our Dad died of Breast Cancer 2.5 years ago, he didn't know he carried the BRCA2 gene, he died before they found it.
I am going to be tested - I initiated the whole family testing thing - but am 9 months (due YESTERDAY!) pg and therefore it isn't really the right time. Will get tested once babe has been born.
Does anyone have any experience of carrying this gene? What does it mean for monitoring etc?
I know the stats, I'm not stressed about the whole cancer thing, as I know the risks, but I'm interested to find out what this information means on a practical level.
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My sister has just been found to carry the BRCA2 gene - any one got any experience of this?
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growingbagpuss · 07/08/2007 15:22
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