Hi,
I hope I’m posting this in the right group... I think so, I looked at some of the other discussion thread and think it sits best here... I’ve spent a week or so reading through different groups and feel very lucky, which might seem odd but... what can I say I’m a glass half full kinda girl.
So I’ve been going through the genetic history stuff and have been advised that I’m “increased risk” I’ve got several option but after reading all the official stuff don’t feel like I’ve got all the answers I’m looking for and I hope that some of you lovely folk can put a more personal side to my questions...
My options are;
Regular screening... 12monthly check ups. My Weight is ok and BMI good.. but I drink too much...don’t we all!!! 
for me I’m not sure how I’d carry on just “waiting” I think I’d feel constantly on edge... does anybody follow this option and how do you deal with it??
Tamoxifen..
this one really throws me, I understand the logic, but the side effects seem like they would make family life really hard, I have 2 small people (1&3 years) and I don’t want to effect their childhood as “mummy being sick” I know that it’s a good option and I’m grateful that it is option but in my position is it a workable option?
You take it for 5 years and then it works for a further 10, so I’d be 55(ish) can you take it again? Because by that age I’d still be an increased risk... am I taking it for the rest of my life?? 5years at a time??
Surgery... double mastectomy...
wow... how do you even get your head round this... how long does recovery take? If you select reconstruction, I’ve read that implants can feel cold, and that you don’t have as much feeling in them... what’s that like?
I imagine the relief when it’s done is huge, but does anyone regret them?
If any lovely folk are still reading this and haven’t dropped off to sleep any comments, good and bad would be grateful...
