I'm not a mutant!
Today I got the results back from my genetic test. I'm not sure if I mentioned that I did the test. Well let me sum it up: Back in December my gyn onc recommended I take a
genetic test BRCA1 & 2. I saw a genetic counselor who explained to me what is involved with this test. This test analyzes specific genes for genetic changes called mutations. If I test positive for this mutated gene, I am at a higher risk of also getting Breast cancer. Since I got Ovarian cancer at such a young age and there's no known history of cancer in my family, there was a possibility that I carried this mutated gene. Pretty scary stuff.
So the test results came in today and it came back: NO MUTATION DETECTED. *Yay!* That is such a relief to know I don't carry this mutated gene. Well, actually... it's none DETECTED. The fine print says there's still a chance that there is a mutation that current technology cannot detect. In which case, I have to keep up on the newest research on genetic testings.
2006!
I can't beieve it's 2oo6already! 2oo5 was a blur. l don't remember much that year.. I spent more than half the time in bed. January is when my symptoms started to really bother me. february, I couldn't eat much any more. I had my 29th birthday. Then finally went to the doctor. March, thetumor was found and removed. The entire summer was chemo. September - the end of the year trying to recover from chemo.
I'm looking forward to 2006. I have alot going on this year. The biggest thing is school. I turn30 this year! wow... the big 3-0. I'm not sure what I'm going to do on my birthday... Cry? :) lol
Man I'm getting old.
Back to school
Last friday was my last day at work. Thank God I'm out of there. It was about time I left. Now I could put the Crescent drama behind me. They threw me a little going away party. It was cool. I got a few gift cards and some cash (already used the cash to buy my books). My first class starts next Tuesday! I'm excited and scared. It's been 8yrs since I've been out of school. I'm not sure what to expect this time around. I'm older, more mature, I've done this before. It should be ok, right? I wont make the same mistake as I did when I tried college the first time around.
Last week at work
This is my last week at work. I'm excited!! I start school Jan. 17. I gave myself 1 week vacation before I start school. Actually, I need to look for a part-time job. I still have to do a few other things before school starts. I need to make sure I'm eligible for Medi-Cal. Can't go without medical insurance.
I had a great Christmas vacation. It was so nice to be around family again. I got to meet my new nephew, Elijah. He's so adorable! But everyone went home already. Monique and Nicholas just left yesterday. My mom, dad, Jack and Xuan left Friday. I'm not sure when I'll see everyone again. =( Hopefully before next Christmas.
