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My mother recently had breast cancer, am I at risk also?

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  • Ryan Nez Profile
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    Probably not it doesn't hurt to get checked. My mon is suffering from a rare form of breast cancer called HR2
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    • renee lorenz Profile
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      Aprendiendo sobre el cáncer de mama

      what is Hr2?

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    • Ryan Nez Profile
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      It's a rare form of breast cancer that eats the protein In your body. HR2 is found In 25% of most women.

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    • renee lorenz Profile
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      Aprendiendo sobre el cáncer de mama

      ohh im sorry i wish her the best

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    • Ryan Nez Profile
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      We've been winning this battle for 3 long years

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    • renee lorenz Profile
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      thats good im happy for her :)

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    • Ryan Nez Profile
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      Thank you

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  • Diane Lewey Profile
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    Has your mother been tested BRAC1 and BRAC2 mutation? The BRAC 1
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  • Diane Lewey Profile
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    Sorry, it seems that most of my comment didn't post. The BRAC 1
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    • renee lorenz Profile
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      oh im not too sure. ill have to ask her. what is it?

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      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRCA1

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    • Diane Lewey Profile
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      The BRAC 1 & BRAC 2 genes are tumor suppressors. Mutations of these genes can increase the chance of breast and ovarian cancer. There is a genetic test that can be done to check for the mutation. There is some great information here:...

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      The BRAC 1 & BRAC 2 genes are tumor suppressors. Mutations of these genes can increase the chance of breast and ovarian cancer. There is a genetic test that can be done to check for the mutation. There is some great information here:

      http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA

      When you have your annual well woman exams, be sure and mention that your mother has had breast cancer. However, breast cancer is not always genetic and you probably have nothing to worry about.

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    • renee lorenz Profile
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      Aprendiendo sobre el cáncer de mama

      thank you so much

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  • Sarah Adams Profile
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    I suggest getting tested for the BRCA gene mutation. Knowledge is power
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    • renee lorenz Profile
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      Aprendiendo sobre el cáncer de mama

      okay thank u

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