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Hello, I was first diagnosed in 2015 with early stage IIb. I had genetic testing done at the time and was negative for all mutations including BRCA1 and 2. I had a recurrence in 2022 and I had the Caris test done on the tumor and again no BRCA found. Just within the last month I had a PET scan turn up some swollen lymph…
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Lynparza Approved To Treat High-Risk, Early-Stage, HER2-Negative Breast Cancer With BRCA Mutation Mar 13, 2022 The FDA approved Lynparza to treat early-stage, HER2-negative breast cancer with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation and a high risk of recurrence, which also has been previously treated with chemotherapy — either before or…
Hi there i just need to vent my fears. Not even 2 years with MBC and i am about to quit all treatments. Emotional Yo-Yo takes tall. Back in 2016 chemos were rough but i was going for the win. But this time around is different. There is no end of treatment and there is no win per se. I am lost and scared that my next option…
Treatment After CDK4/6 Inhibitors Dec 5, 2023 Medical oncologist Stephanie Graff explains the treatment options available after a CDK4/6 inhibitor stops working. CDK4/6 inhibitors are used to treat both early-stage and advanced-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The CDK4/6 inhibitors are: Ibrance…
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