Sheila, so glad your sister is done with regular chemo. I hope the year has flown by for her!!
I'll add what I know about our genetics..
Mom 1990 Er/Pr +
1996 Er/Pr + Her2-
2000 mets ?? BRCA 3 panel - in 2005
Aunts (3) unknown hormone and Her 2(no one could remember( or wanted to
?. 1972-2003) no BRCA testing
Cousin 2 separate primary's (BRCA 1)
Inherited mutation from her Dads side of family
Gentle loving hugs to you!
Marcia
Me 2002 tested 3 panel negative
DX 2004 Er/Pr + Her2+++
2005 retested, full sequencing , Brca- ( BART not available until 2006 and $700 out of pocket