https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 16:44:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brca-gene-mutation#post-2598437 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:55:30 +0000 Ms.Badger 2598437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From your post it sounds like you have only spoken to your OB about it, please ask for a consult with a geneticist or a genetic councilor. Not all mutations are the same and your family history will really help understand the risk to your and your future children including what types of cancer you are at increased risk for. If they do not due preimplantation genetic counseling, they will be able to refer you to someone who does.</p> <p>If it were me, I'd also want to get my partner tested. There is a newish study that shows that inheriting two BRCA1 mutations can cause the more severe Fancomi Anemia phenotype.<br /> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4320660/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4320660/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brca-gene-mutation#post-2598415 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:29:17 +0000 looch 2598415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am curious, what does your insurance cover? How do you bring this up with them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brca-gene-mutation#post-2598405 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:22:06 +0000 lamariniere 2598405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are very lucky that you have this knowledge and can therefore plan or take action in the best way for you. A friend of mine went through this. She got the test results in her late 20s and elected for a double mastectomy and reconstruction (implants) before she turned 30. I know it was an emotional decision for her, but she was happy for the peace of mind in addition to being pleased with the results. Her own mom had breast cancer twice before 50 so she saw what her mom went through and was very aware of what could happen to her. This friend is child free by choice, so I don't know what she would have done about screening for future children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brca-gene-mutation#post-2598404 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:21:56 +0000 MamaG 2598404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not personally, but I have a friend who got tested because of family history. She doesn't have the genetic mutation so her decisions were none. But she at least talked about if she had the mutation that she would consider having a mastectomy to get it over with. She was also done with her family at that point so IVF type issues weren't a concern for her. </p> <p>I think it's amazing that we now have this testing available and I truly believe knowledge is power. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/brca-gene-mutation#post-2598388 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:57:51 +0000 math.nerd 2598388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello there,<br /> I recently confirmed that I have the BRCA1 gene mutation - basically my lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancers are relatively through the roof! I'm not surprised -- my mom is a carrier and nearly every woman in my family has been diagnosed with breast cancer at some point. </p> <p>I've been reading a lot about woman who have chosen to have mastectomies in order to drastically reduce their risks of developing cancer. My OBGYN also suggested that we might want to consider IVF for our next child so we could genetically test the embryos and guarantee that our kid would not have the mutation.</p> <p>I was wondering if any of you out there have dealt with the same decisions and what you decided to do and why? These are such personal choices so thank you in advance for sharing!</p> <p>PS. Please no "I'm so sorry"s here! No need to feel bad or worry for me. We all have our medical issues to face and this is just one that I'm facing now - and I feel lucky that now I will have access to great screening and a slew of options that I wouldn't have if I didn't know I had this mutation. </p>