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BRCA genetic testing
I was tested positive for BRCA2 and also had an elevated HER2. I received the gene from my mother who died of a recurrence of bc. Both my sisters tested negative and so did my 27 yr old daughter. Believe me, I held my breath waiting for the results for my daughter!! Since I was the first person to be tested, the test was much more comprehensive and expensive then it was to have my sisters and daughter tested because all they had to do for them was to look for the defective portion. As far as I know, my insurance paid for my testing.
Maryanne
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*** MARYANNE *** aka HARRIECANARIE
1993: right side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads
1999: left side DCIS, lumpectomy, rads, tamoxifen
2006:
BRCA 2 positive
Stage I, invasive DCIS (6mm x 5mm)
Grade: intermediate
sentinal node biopsy: neg
HER2/neu amplified 4.7
ER+/PR+
TOPO II neg
Oncotype dx 20
Bilat mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction
oophorectomy
2007:
6 cycles TCH (taxotere, carboplatin, herceptin)
finished 1 yr herceptin 05/07
Arimidex, stopped after almost 1 yr
Femara
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