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Hi All,
I was just diagnosed with IDC stage 2 and I am ER+ PR+ HER2 pending. I am learning so much from all of you. My question to you all is did oncology do all the genetic testing as standard procedure or did you have to request oncotype and BRCA mutations?
Thank you!
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My doctor ordered it, I had genetic counseling and testing. If you are concerned about it, you can request it.
Are you wanting to get genetic testing because of familial concerns?
My doctor ordered the genetic testing. I recommend it for all breast cancer patients. I am only the second person in my extended family to have breast cancer. My cousin was first and did not have mutations. I have both the BRCA2 and CHEK2 mutations. My son has both mutations as well. My brother had melanoma so likely had the BRCA2 mutation. Lots of other cancers in my family not thought to be related to these two mutations so maybe we have more unidentified mutations. Best of luck.
I had a genetics specialist called me and interviewed me to see if I should get the testing- I did because my paternal grandmother had breast cancer at age 40. This was prior to my surgery-
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My genetic testing took place right after my diagnosis.