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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + High Risk Women, Created: Mar 19, 2008 09:38 pm
E-cadherin gene mutationsFor those who are unfamiliar, a mutation of the E-cadherin gene, puts the person at a 40% risk of breast cancer and 82% lifetime chance of getting diffuse gastric cancer which is a condition where cancer grows in the stomach lining and is very difficult to detect. In a lot of cases it is too far progressed to be treated. This is why a total gastrectomy is offered as a preventive measure. Diffuse stomach cancer goes hand in hand with lobular breast cancer. |
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Not Diagnosed but Concerned + High Risk Women, Created: Mar 19, 2008 09:31 pm
E-cadherin gene mutationsDiagnosed with a mutation of the E-cadherin gene. No reliable screening available. The option of a total gastrectomy is offered. A lot of risks to the surgery. Anyone else battling this decision? |
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