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Learning About Breast Cancer
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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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Has your mother been tested BRAC1 and BRAC2 mutation? The BRAC 1 -
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Sorry, it seems that most of my comment didn't post. The BRAC 1-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
oh im not too sure. ill have to ask her. what is it?
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anonymous
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
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:...
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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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
thank you so much
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I suggest getting tested for the BRCA gene mutation. Knowledge is power-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
okay thank u
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
what is Hr2?
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
It's a rare form of breast cancer that eats the protein In your body. HR2 is found In 25% of most women.
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
ohh im sorry i wish her the best
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
We've been winning this battle for 3 long years
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
thats good im happy for her :)
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thank you