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SusanV · 11-03-2006, 06:32 PM

Hello to all,

Just received my BRAC 1 & 2 results about a week ago. The lab, (which is the only one that completes this test) is in UTAH. I met with a genetic expert, before the blood draw, and had to go in person for more conversation with the same genetic expert to receive the results. I was negative for the gene by the way... In my mind, this still offers no guarantees even for my family. Modern day science can only test for the genes that they are aware of.. There are plenty of genetic mutations that they don't know about yet. There is however an enhanced test that Myriad lab (The lab in Utah) provides now standard for all blood samples sent after August 2006. My blood draw was in Sept, and was subject to this latest testing. It is a more complete look for the BRAC 1 & 2.

Love to All

11-03-2006, 06:32 PM	#11
SusanV Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PA Posts: 188	Hello to all, Just received my BRAC 1 & 2 results about a week ago. The lab, (which is the only one that completes this test) is in UTAH. I met with a genetic expert, before the blood draw, and had to go in person for more conversation with the same genetic expert to receive the results. I was negative for the gene by the way... In my mind, this still offers no guarantees even for my family. Modern day science can only test for the genes that they are aware of.. There are plenty of genetic mutations that they don't know about yet. There is however an enhanced test that Myriad lab (The lab in Utah) provides now standard for all blood samples sent after August 2006. My blood draw was in Sept, and was subject to this latest testing. It is a more complete look for the BRAC 1 & 2. Love to All __________________ Susan V - Pittsburgh PA DX Age 37 on August 3, 2006 Stage 1 Grade 3 ER/PR + (Highly Positive) Her 2 +++ 1.3 & 1.2 tumors right breast node negative lumpectomy 8-15-06 A/C Began 9-5-06 Finished A/C 11/6/06 Port Placement 9-15-06 Negative Test for BRAC1 & BRAC2 10-25-06 Began Tamoxofin November 21, 2006 First Herceptin November 27, 2006 Continues every 3 Weeks First Radiation Treatment December 11, 2006 35 Rads Completed Final Herceptin Treatment November 12, 2007 Port Removal November 19, 2007 Living Life to the Fullest !!