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Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 4, 2023 | Replies (133)
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@maryvilleman

Hello, was wondering if you had gene testing done. It turns out that a BRCA 2 gene mutation for me explains how aggressive and invasive my PCa has become.

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michaelcharles | @michaelcharles | Jan 29, 2023

No, sorry. Have not had gene testing.

Best wishes.

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web265 | @web265 | Jan 31, 2023

I never had this done, but I'm curious. You say it explains how aggressive the cancer has become. Did having this knowledge change your treatment in any way?

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bens1 | @bens1 | Feb 2, 2023

I had the decipher (seems to be the preferred test because of sample size) and the Myriad test done for aggressiveness of the cancer based on samples from my biopsy. My RO adjusted treatment partially because of those tests. It also suggested how many modes of treatment I needed. I had the Genetic myrisk test which showed no active bracha or other gene isssue, which was good for my sons and daughter (ie bracha and breast cancer).

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