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Forum: Genetic Testing

ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CHEK2, NBN, NF1, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53, and mismatch repair genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM)

• Podcasts: Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 14, 2016 09:39AM

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• Breastcancer.org: Genetics Information

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  Created by: Moderators on Aug 12, 2011 02:16PM

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• Share your story of Genetic Testing

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  Created by: Moderators on Sep 22, 2015 02:16PM

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• BCO Content: Genetic Testing and Family Relationships

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 10, 2019 02:47PM

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• Free BRCA testing for people of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry

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  Created by: Moderators on Sep 13, 2018 08:24AM

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• Video: Prophylactic Mastectomy

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 14, 2016 09:36AM

  Latest post: Oct 3, 2017 03:41PM by joynichol

• BCO Podcast series on Genetics & Genetic Testing

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  Created by: Moderators on Apr 27, 2016 10:50AM

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• Piqray Improves Overall Survival for Adv. HR+, HER2- PIK3CA+

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 23, 2020 03:29PM

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• I have the PALB2 gene but both parents tested negative

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  Created by: CoralClouds on Oct 15, 2020 08:17PM

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• ATM gene and radiation

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  Created by: zucchini on Sep 25, 2020 05:42PM

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• PALB2 mutation

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  Created by: NannaBaby on Oct 13, 2011 07:55PM

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• Veliparib After Chemo Improves Outcomes for BRCA+ HER2- MBC

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  Created by: Moderators on Sep 15, 2020 05:23PM

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• Confusion on two different results

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  Created by: KBL on Sep 9, 2020 09:01PM

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• Genetic testing for BRCA over 65 and not covered

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  Created by: flashlight on Aug 14, 2020 09:11AM

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• CHEK2 p.S428F (c.1283C>T)

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  Created by: Lumpykins on Aug 13, 2020 01:17AM

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• Genomic Testing

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  Created by: NorCalS on Aug 6, 2020 04:55PM

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• Pregnancy After BC Seems Safe for Women With BRCA Mutation

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  Created by: Moderators on Aug 6, 2020 03:39PM

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• In Men, Characteristics of BRCA1+ Cancers Differ From BRCA2+

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  Created by: Moderators on Jul 14, 2020 04:37PM

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• Stage 0 and PTen mutation

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  Created by: Cynthia451 on Nov 1, 2019 08:54AM

  Latest post: Jun 14, 2020 09:16AM by Beesie

• Experimental Veliparib Improves Outcomes for Adv BRCA+ HER2-

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  Created by: Moderators on Jun 12, 2020 02:43PM

  Latest post: Jun 12, 2020 02:43PM by Moderators

• Gene Mutations Linked to Higher Risk Same for Black, White Women

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  Created by: Moderators on Jun 5, 2020 01:10PM

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• Preventative Ovary Removal - Menopause

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  Created by: inezzy22 on May 1, 2020 11:34PM

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• New Guidelines on Managing Hereditary Breast Cancer

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  Created by: Moderators on Apr 16, 2020 01:28PM

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• NBN Genetic Mutation...anyone else?

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  Created by: margodae on Mar 2, 2015 10:50PM

  Latest post: Mar 24, 2020 02:31PM by Leighaevans

• BRCA Mutations More Common Than Thought in Dx Older Women

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  Created by: Moderators on Mar 20, 2020 04:40PM

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• Father's results

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  Created by: kaynay on Feb 10, 2020 05:21PM

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• NBN Positive at 23. Any advice appreciated!

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  Created by: heykylee on Mar 28, 2019 09:27PM

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• Interpreting Foundation One results

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  Created by: Pingmama on Jan 21, 2020 01:16AM

  Latest post: Jan 23, 2020 01:45AM by ShetlandPony

• At-Home Genetic Tests Miss Many Mutations Linked to Cancer

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  Created by: Moderators on Jan 16, 2020 12:06PM

  Latest post: Jan 16, 2020 12:06PM by Moderators

• PALB2 mutation

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  Created by: Gigi-1 on Feb 7, 2019 12:34AM

  Latest post: Nov 21, 2019 02:33PM by Moderators