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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Update #6
Just spoke with Avery's surgeon Dr. Hofer. Surgery is now over and complete with no major issues. She's now in recovery, with any luck we should be able to see her around 10ish. Will post an update at that time.
I have a BRCA 1 genetic mutation (aka "The Breast Cancer Gene") that puts me at a high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. I inherited the gene from my mother, who died of ovarian cancer at the age of 52.
I'm 29 years old. I do not have cancer. I don't want to have cancer. So I'm doing everything I can, including a double mastectomy, to prevent it before it even starts. I'm having my surgery on November 12.
For more information about BRCA, visit the FORCE website.
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