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Any regrets surgery brca positive
if you removed your ovaries and uterus because of genetic testing do you have any regrets or are you happy? What was your experience. My daughter is having a very difficult time making this decision. She has decided on extra screening for breast cancer but all doctors are urging her to remove ovaries now. Thank you for…
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Ovary Removal, MRI Screening for Breast Cancer Saves Lives in Women With BRCA Mutation
Ovary Removal, MRI Screening for Breast Cancer Saves Lives in Women With BRCA Mutation Mar 18, 2024 Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation have a higher-than-average risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Two preventive strategies may reduce the risk of death among women with these mutations. Read more…
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TNBC for my Birthday! Scared and Confused.
I've been searching everywhere to find a peer to peer group, to maybe find someone who has been diagnosed with my same form of breast cancer as I figure out what treatment path to take. I was diagnosed with TNBC on September 18th. I have since been on a whirlwind ride of getting doctors to respond etc. Here are my details:…
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Pregnancy Safe After Breast Cancer in Young Women With BRCA Mutation
Pregnancy Safe After Breast Cancer in Young Women With BRCA Mutation Dec 13, 2023 Having a child is safe for both mother and baby if women with a BRCA mutation get pregnant after a breast cancer diagnosis. Read more…
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BRCA2 mutation, IDC and lumpectomy and sentinel node
I found out that I had IDC and then through genetic testing, found out I have the BRCA2 mutation. After research and multiple discussions with surgeon and oncologist, I have decided to have lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy at this time. Now waiting for pathology report and will do every 6 month surveillance. Have others…
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Preventive Removal of Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes Linked to Better Survival in BRCA+ Breast Cancer
Preventive Removal of Ovaries, Fallopian Tubes Linked to Better Survival in BRCA-Positive Breast Cancer Oct 25, 2023 Removing the healthy ovaries and fallopian tubes improved survival in women with a BRCA mutation who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more…
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At-Home Genetic Tests Miss Many Mutations
At-Home Genetic Tests Miss Many Mutations Aug 15, 2023 Genetic tests that you can take at home miss more than 90% of BRCA mutations linked to cancer in people without Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. Read more…
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BRCA2 but no family history of breast cancer
So my Mum had peritoneal cancer and found out she had the BRCA2 alteration. That's how I have just found out that I have inherited it through genetic testing. We have no history of breast cancer in the family as far as we know, however the Dr's told my mum that they could see that her cancer had developed from her ovaries…
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Invasive ductal carcinoma AND Brca-2 gene mutation
I was scheduled for a lumpectomy next Friday for my ER/PR + and HR- breast cancer but today the genetic counselor called me with some devastating news and that is I have the BRCA-2 gene mutation. I haven’t spoken to the surgeon yet but I’m assuming I will have to have a double mastectomy and I have been crying we unite a…
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Anyone repeat BRCA2 gene mutation test
I learned through genetic testing after getting diagnosed with IDC that I had the BRCA2 mutation. The genetics counselor said it had to have been passed down from my father or mother and they would have had it passed to them through their parents. My dad died at 47 of a heart attack but my mom died in her 80’s of a…
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Exercise recommendations day 1+ after Sentinel node lumpectomy x2 surgeries
Not quite 24 hour post surgery including 2 lumpectomies and sentinel node. (All left breast) Unfortunately it is Memorial Day Weekend, so hard to get a hold of my surgeon. I am looking for information some of you were told about what kind of exercise, movement, range of motion etc. are allowed/recommended starting Day 1…
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Obesity May Increase Risk Even More for BRCA+
Obesity May Increase Breast Cancer Risk Even More in Women With BRCA Mutations Mar 22, 2023 Obesity may increase breast cancer risk even more in women with a BRCA mutation, who are already a high-risk group. Read more...
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Obesity May Increase Risk Even More for BRCA+
Obesity May Increase Breast Cancer Risk Even More in Women With BRCA Mutations Mar 22, 2023 Obesity may increase breast cancer risk even more in women with a BRCA mutation, who are already a high-risk group. Read more...