SHALOM!
Finally, some solution to the genetic mystery. In the 3major tests given to Jewish Ashkenazi women, I came out clean. As for further testing, which involved a large sum of my own funds, it was decided that since I am less than 5% likely to get ovarian cancer, then my job is to do ovary check ups, called CA 125 tests, twice a year forever and not do the further testing.
Hopefully, this will protect me from not finding out way late in the game re ovarian cancer. At the same time, I am checked periodically by my oncologist and have a mammogram every 6 months for at least this year, and then down to once a year.
I have learned to accept the fatigue and lie down often several times a day. The pain has become part of me, but I will be tested at Tel Hashomer next week to see what else can be done.
All in all, I am thankful every moment, every second, every day. Life is beautiful despite all.
Shabat shalom to all.
chaya bat sarah baylah
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