I saw the documentary yesterday. Someone taped it  for me & I felt compelled to comment. Any surgical decision is extremely difficult, especially one that is for preventative health & not medically urgent. She is so courageous & smart & truly seems to have it all together career wise. She also seems to have a very good support system. It's imperative for full recovery & continued good health.

I felt her sadness come through the TV screen. To me, it seemed as if her decision would be clearer if she could only find the “one” & have her family. Interestingly enough, Joanna, if only you could have heard me talking to you through the screen!

My biggest fear, scare, sadness, is the possibility, that I have passed this BRCA gene down to my 3 children.

I very strongly feel that, Joanna, you are a very intelligent woman, & you know what you have to do. Adoption is a wonderful option to having a family of your own when the time is right. This way, you don't have to worry about that biological time clock. You can continue on with your life, in wonderful spirits & health once this is all behind you.

You are carrying around a tremendous burden right now. Why take the chance of passing down this horrible gene? Marrying the wrong man because you feel you must have children ASAP & put off surgery until that little blip in your life is resolved?

I send you HUGE hugs & commend you for your strength & for sharing your life with others like yourself. Best wishes for a long & happy life!

Lynda