Thinking about one of the purposes of this Blog. I am a woman born with the genetic mutation that causes several cancers. I just found this out last year. It is the BRCA2 gene mutation. It doesn't mean I will definitely get cancer, but there is a high probability. This gene is actually responsible for finding cancer cells and getting rid of them. However the mutation of this gene prevents it from doing this important job.

     I am very health conscience. I eat tons of fruits and vegetables. Little meat. Lots of vegan. Low fat. Don't smoke. Exercise. Walk. Run. Lift weights. Hike. Basketball. Yoga... Here's the question.  Are health habits enough to override gene mutations? Or does it not matter what you do health wise because your genes are going to do what they are going to do. And we will find out...

     So getting through my surgery. Total hysterectomy. Not because they found anything. Not because I was having any kind of issues. Simply as a preventative because I have this gene mutation. Was this the right thing to do? May never know.

     Interesting tidbit. This was completely covered by insurance. Having the BRCA2 gene mutation is in itself a diagnoses. This surgery was recommended to me by several different doctors.

     So here I am. Post surgery. Starting to feel better. I feel like I got this behind me but wondering what the future holds. My doctor is now asking about mastectomy. Oh my. If I do, it will be a few years. In the mean time I have to be very diligent about checkups and monitoring symptoms. This is literally a life time struggle.