My sister died at 38 after battling breast cancer for 6 years. A few years later, my (now late) cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. My brother rang and suggested I have genetic testing. After the testing came back positive for a Jewish breast cancer gene, I opted for double mastectomy and tram flap reconstruction. My husband and children were incredibly supportive. Two weeks before the surgery I had both mammogram and ultrasound. Both came back negative. A few days after the surgery, my doctor told me that the pathology had found 3 cancer tumors in the removed breast tissue. They do not know why it did not show up in the testing. It is nearly 6 years later and I have absolutely no regrets. Indeed I feel very blessed as the doctors said that, in my circumstances, the surgery definitely saved my life. I cannot speak highly enough of the doctors, geneticists and support staff at Price of Wales Hospital. Their support and level of caring is amazing.

Anonymous
Sydney, Australia