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Cathya · 12-10-2012, 08:13 AM

Just a thought but would Mamacze's experience help you and your onc's identify a new treatment. She posted:

I am writing to share news about what I think is extraordinary pathology testing. I had a small tumor pop up in my lungs when I went on a short Herceptin holiday. My oncologist had it biopsied a couple of weeks ago and sent the tissue samples to Precipio Diagnostics at Yale in New Haven CT.
The report was amazing. They did a complete tumor profile; identified the exact gene mutation I am experiencing in that tumor (PIK3CA G1049S); then identified a promising med that will target that particular type of mutation. They also listed relevant available clinical trials with a link on clinical trials.gov. This is MUCH more info than from a standard lab and of course gives me the HOPE that comes from recommended trials and treatments.

Their web site (if you want to check it out) http://www.precipiodx.com/physicians...profiling.html

Also, when I called them to ask how I can get a bx sample to them; they sent me the FedEx package to mail the Biopsy results in. They consulted with my doc; all in all a great experience!!

I am happy to send a copy of my report if you are interested in seeing how it looks if you PM me.

All the very best,

Cathy

12-10-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
Cathya Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 752	Re: TDM1 is bust for me Just a thought but would Mamacze's experience help you and your onc's identify a new treatment. She posted: I am writing to share news about what I think is extraordinary pathology testing. I had a small tumor pop up in my lungs when I went on a short Herceptin holiday. My oncologist had it biopsied a couple of weeks ago and sent the tissue samples to Precipio Diagnostics at Yale in New Haven CT. The report was amazing. They did a complete tumor profile; identified the exact gene mutation I am experiencing in that tumor (PIK3CA G1049S); then identified a promising med that will target that particular type of mutation. They also listed relevant available clinical trials with a link on clinical trials.gov. This is MUCH more info than from a standard lab and of course gives me the HOPE that comes from recommended trials and treatments. Their web site (if you want to check it out) http://www.precipiodx.com/physicians...profiling.html Also, when I called them to ask how I can get a bx sample to them; they sent me the FedEx package to mail the Biopsy results in. They consulted with my doc; all in all a great experience!! I am happy to send a copy of my report if you are interested in seeing how it looks if you PM me. All the very best, Cathy __________________ Cathy Diagnosed Oct. 2004 3 cm ductal, lumpectomy Nov. 2004 Diagnosed Jan. 2005 tumor in supraclavicular node Stage 3c, Grade 3, ER/PR+, Her2++ 4 AC, 4 Taxol, Radiation, Arimidex, Actonel Herceptin for 9 months until Muga dropped and heart enlarged Restarting herceptin weekly after 4 months off Stopped herceptin after four weekly treatments....score dropped to 41 Finished 6 years Arimidex May 2015 diagnosed with ovarian cancer Stage 1C started 6 treatments of carboplatin/taxol Genetic testing show BRCA1 VUS Nice! My hair came back really curly. Hope it lasts lol. Well it didn't but I liked it so I'm now a perm lady 29 March 2018 Lung biopsy following chest CT showing tumours in pleura of left lung, waiting for results to the question bc or ovarian April 20, 2018 BC mets confirmed, ER/PR+ now Her2- Questions about the possibility of ovarian spread and mets to bones so will be tested and monitored for these. To begin new drug Palbociclib (Ibrance) along with Letrozole May, 2018. Genetic testing of ovarian tumour and this new lung met will take months. To see geneticist to be retested for BRCA this week....still BRCA VUS CA125 has declined from 359 to 12 as of Aug.23/18