Monday, May 16, 2011

A quick backstory

I am BRCA 1 +. My family history is widespread with breast cancer throughout the women on my materal side. My grandmother also had ovarian cancer. In late January 2011, I underwent a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to reduce my risk for breast cancer. I have been using surviellance methods to keep close track of my ovarian cancer risks. Including CA125 every six months as well as pelvic and TV ultrasounds every six months. Over the last year I have had more ultrasounds than normal due to a question of polycystic ovarian syndrome, so I have been quite sure everything was going along smoothly.

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