[Soccermom]

Barb,
The testing is being done is to determine the characteristics of the ocular melanoma. BRCA testing is different in that identifies mutations in the BRCA genes (which are tumor repair genes, which if working properly do just that) We all have 2 copies. It is done via blood draw. The reason I brought it up is because of your prior history of two non related cancers. There are targeted therapies much like Herceptin available in clinical trials for those who test + for one of the mutations.
I know this is a lot to digest right now.. No hurry.. But thought discussing it with your Oncologist might be helpful.

With love and prayers,
Marcia