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| 10/20/2010 | I was diagnosed more than 2 years ago at age 47 with breast cancer ER/PR+, HER2-.I'm the only one I know of in my family to have ever gotten breast cancer and I had none of the usual risk factors. I have 3 daughters. None of my doctors has ever suggested the BRCA testing and I really don't feel any need to do it, but I see it recommended if you are diagnosed under the age of 50. Is this a reason enough to do the BRCA testing? | ||
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| 10/20/2010 | with increased frequency more women with no family history but diagnosed age 50 or younger are doing BRCA testing. remember, the gene has to start somewhere... | ||
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