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PinkGirl · 10-11-2007, 02:15 PM

Lani, I read a similar article about MMTV being found in human breast tissue.
They are not sure how the virus transfers to humans. This article said that it was more likely from contamination rather than infection. I don't understand that. Hope Tiptoe isn't a carrier.

10-11-2007, 02:15 PM	#3
PinkGirl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,193	Lani, I read a similar article about MMTV being found in human breast tissue. They are not sure how the virus transfers to humans. This article said that it was more likely from contamination rather than infection. I don't understand that. Hope Tiptoe isn't a carrier. __________________ PinkGirl Dx Aug/05 at age 51 2cm. Stage 2A, Grade 3 ER+/PR- Her2 +++ Sept 7/05 Mastectomy 4 FAC, 4 Taxol, no radiation 1 year of Herceptin Tamoxifen for approx. 4 months, Arimidex for 5 years Prophylactic mastectomy June 22/09 " I yam what I yam." - Popeye My Photo Album