Brca1 & brca2 ?
I need to know anything about this BRCA testing,Is this something readily available,do I need it if I have already been dx'd w/breast cancer? Is it expensive ? will insurances consider paying for it? what does the results mean if tested? would appreciate some input.Joanna J
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found susp.lump Feb 2009
DX Feb 2009 ...Her2+ stage IIa ER/PR- grade 3
partial mast. Right breast,clear margins
chemo (2) carboplatin & Taxotere
could not finish chemo (hospitalized because of infection)
37 rounds radiation
Herceptin (1 yr.)
No clinical trials
Jan.2011 BRAC 1/BRAC 2 Neg
Aug.2011 clear bone/catscan NED
Apr.2012 clear digital mammo
& ultra sound of breasts
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