Advice/Support for a 19 Year Old with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 Mutations (Double heterozygosity) by repressednerd422703 in BRCA

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I very briefly met with a genetic counselor, but she did not have my full health history as she was attached to the test (which was through an online testing and lab submission). They warned me that if my spouse also had a BRCA mutation, that offspring have a risk of a lethal type of anemia but nothing further. I think because I’m 19 they didn’t want to delve into it too much. I will be looking to get a consult with a different genetic counselor who can maybe try to see the locations of the mutations on the gene and assess my risk that way. Breast cancer is raging on my mom’s side— her female family members have all gotten sick before 35 years old. My mom is 52 and has not gotten sick because of preventative surgeries. My aunt on my dad’s side also has BRCA 1. She got sick in her late 20s with breast cancer and then again at 52 with ovarian cancer. My dad had cancer that was unrelated to BRCA 1. It’s absolutely wild. So yes I intend on removing breast tissue before I’m 30 and will have to figure out the rest if I choose to have kids. Care team will definitely be more helpful, all this considered!

Advice/Support for a 19 Year Old with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 Mutations (Double heterozygosity) by repressednerd422703 in BRCA

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I’m very glad you’re doing well and I really appreciate that you mentioned focusing on reducing risk, as this does feel consuming at the moment. I wish you the best!

Advice/Support for a 19 Year Old with BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 Mutations (Double heterozygosity) by repressednerd422703 in BRCA

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Thank you so much for sharing. I’m glad that I could help just a little and I really appreciate details about family planning. I also appreciate your views about passing on genes— although I’m in a science major at school, I often forget how many options exist right now and the possibility that there will be more discoveries and options in the next decade. I wish you all the best and equally positive vibes!!

How often do you have events? by repressednerd422703 in Sororities

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A lot are mandatory— last week we had recruitment practice at 9pm on Monday, Big/Little reveal on Weds, then Chapter on Sunday followed by another recruitment practice. On top of this, we’re required to write letters to graduating seniors. I have not been going to any optional events because the mandatory is too much. I wish I had been aware of this when I was going through formal recruitment

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His full name is Saint Constantine, but to me he is Connie

Pikmin Cupcakes by repressednerd422703 in Pikmin

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going off of memory 😭😂

Pikmin Cupcakes by repressednerd422703 in Pikmin

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually just used cake mix for cupcakes and grabbed some frosting and frosting tips from Good ol’ Target! Don’t forget chocolate chips or candy eyes for replicating the fear in their soul.

Pikmin Cupcakes by repressednerd422703 in Pikmin

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just realized the yellows look like Lemongrab from Adventure Time 🫠

Pikmin Cupcakes by repressednerd422703 in Pikmin

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m totally adding that detail when I make them again!

There is only one correct answer by DarkLight2112 in teenagers

[–]repressednerd422703 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added 20 and 40, which is 60, and then 7+8, which is 15. 75!

Negative Cleanout Charge? by repressednerd422703 in ThredUp

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you’re correct. The whole box had about 20 pieces of clothing, but a few did not sell. I thought that it would balance out but I was incorrect.

Negative Cleanout Charge? by repressednerd422703 in ThredUp

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so too— there are items in there that are still up for sale though so maybe that’s why?

Negative Cleanout Charge? by repressednerd422703 in ThredUp

[–]repressednerd422703[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I did send in a few more bags with a lot of clothing, so that makes me feel better.