Angelina Jolie…My Thoughts

First here is the article that is being talked about around the world today in case you did not already read it http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?_r=1&

My first thought was THANK YOU! Thank you for sharing your BRACA status and then in turn sharing your story of a double mastectomy. That choice to even get tested is a very private and emotional one.

After my Mother passed away from metastasis of ovarian cancer, my obgyn brought up me getting tested.This was back in 1997. It was very hush hush then. I paid out of pocket for my genetic counseling and then for the labs. Once the results were back that I was BRACA 2 positive my doctor kept them in a sealed envelope to prevent the insurance company from seeing them and using them against me.

I am happy with my decision to get tested. It has helped with most of my decisions lately and before my breast cancer diagnoses.

I am happy that Angelina Jolie has brought this to light. More people need to do so.