I've just introduced myself on here, in the BRCA forum, but can see there's no chat about BRCA and endometriosis.
Scanned yesterday, and have 8mm lining, so awaiting the next tests for confirmation or otherwise.
Obviously feeling my previous breast cancer status of BRCA 1, leaves me with a much higher risk of a positive diagnosis, but would love to hear from anyone similar.
Hi and welcome to our spot in the online community. I'm not medically trained but I read here on the Macmillan Support & Information that the BRAC1 gene might cause Breast and Ovarian cancer but not Endometrial. I've attached some Reading Material which you may find useful.
When I was diagnosed with Endometrial cancer I had a hysterectomy (keyhole) and also BSO (Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy) which removed my fallopian tubes and ovaries. I assume due to my age (67) it was deemed I didn't need them any more.
It’s always helpful to others if you write a little something (or a lot) about yourself and your journey to date. You can enter it into your profile (click on your username and select “Profile”) It’s helpful to other members with a similar diagnosis who can then hopefully answer your questions. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. You can amend or update it at any time. If you’re not sure what to write, just click on my username.
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Sending you welcoming hugs, B xx
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