Question 4 -- MSJA Genetics

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Subject: Question 4

Author:
Devon

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Date Posted: 14:06:27 12/10/03 Wed
In reply to: Sister Karen 's message, "Case Study: Testing Family Bonds" on 14:22:39 11/03/03 Mon

Sherry's feelings of isolation and loneliness are completely normal for someone in her situation. If I were a counselor trying to help Sherry deal with her situation I would first educate her on the implications of study. Knowledge is the first step to understanding and acceptance. At age 46, Sherry developed ovarian cancer�the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Three years later, Sherry discovers she has the BRCA1 genetic mutation, which leaves her with a 55-85 % chance of developing breast cancer before she is 70 years old. Sherry�s first reaction was sadness and despair. Battling two debilitating cancers alone, she must felt life was unfair. As a counselor, I hope I would be able to help Sherry accept her diseases and lose the feelings of resentment she must have for her healthy sister. Each year, 26,800 cases of ovarian cancer alone will be diagnosed. This fact, coupled with Sherry�s ongoing battle against ovarian cancer, show her that she will not be alone. It would be my duty as her counselor to help her through her grief and despair to explore possible treatment options and outcomes of the disease. Most of all, Sherry needs to understand with the support of her family and friends, she will not fight the cancer single-handed.

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Question 4	Lauren	15:28:45 12/10/03 Wed

Re: Question 4	Colleen	17:44:32 12/10/03 Wed