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Lani · 02-07-2007, 07:44 PM

the tests I suggested (in the best of all possible worlds) are available from Targeted Molecular Diagnostics (google it) Robin P used them to test her PTEN, but on their site you can see that they also test pher2 and c-myc also I think. Perhaps you could show your onc the list of biomarkers. They are usually done for Clinical trials groups. Oncologists usually don't want to order the test unless it will change your treatment and insurance companies of course couldn't care less about helping you (and the world) to find out why you have done so well.

Hope this helps.

02-07-2007, 07:44 PM	#9
Lani Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,780	Steph N the reason I posted it for those running out of options the tests I suggested (in the best of all possible worlds) are available from Targeted Molecular Diagnostics (google it) Robin P used them to test her PTEN, but on their site you can see that they also test pher2 and c-myc also I think. Perhaps you could show your onc the list of biomarkers. They are usually done for Clinical trials groups. Oncologists usually don't want to order the test unless it will change your treatment and insurance companies of course couldn't care less about helping you (and the world) to find out why you have done so well. Hope this helps.