That's the GREAT news......................
It's a new week and only October 2nd but I have received my Christmas present early. My mother was one of 14 children, 10 of them had Early Onset Alzheimers Disease. Children of an affected parent have a 50/50 chance of inheriting this gene. 3 weeks ago I had the opportunity to receive genetic counseling and testing for Presenilin 2, the gene attributed to my family's Alzheimers. On Thursday my geneticist called with the results. I DO NOT carry the marker for this gene, meaning my children won't have it either. I am rejoicing for us even as my heart pleads for a cure. Many of my cousins and their children have the disease and so far 2 of my siblings and a nephew carry the marker for the gene.
It gives me a lot more to be thankful for and a new reason to get healthy. Hope you all have an AWESOME week
It gives me a lot more to be thankful for and a new reason to get healthy. Hope you all have an AWESOME week
CJ Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY feels!!!
Initial consult 7/31/08 Surgery date 10/9/08
Nothing tastes as good as HEALTHY feels!!!Initial consult 7/31/08 Surgery date 10/9/08
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