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BRAC NEGATIVE?

mopar
mopar CSN Member Posts: 1,972 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I'm confused. I read Sharon's post which said, "On top of finding out I was Brac negative (which I understand that my body has a less chance of fighting the cancer)." I was found to be BRAC negative and I thought that was a good thing? If anyone can explain this to me, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks, and luv, prayers and HUGS to all!

Monika
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  • nancy591
    nancy591 CSN Member Posts: 1,027 Member
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    BRCA gene mutation
    People who have the BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation (BRCA positive) respond more favorably to treatment. They have better outcomes overall.
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    nancy591 said:

    BRCA gene mutation
    People who have the BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation (BRCA positive) respond more favorably to treatment. They have better outcomes overall.

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  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz CSN Member Posts: 1,834 Member
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    It's the booby prize of
    It's the booby prize of Cancer! (Pun intended......sorry, I couldn't resist.)
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  • LPack
    LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
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    Did not know that!
    I just learned something!

    My onc/gyn never told me that about Brac postive. Neither did the genetic counselor my sister and I went to. You would have thought someone would have shared that bit of "good" news.

    Living for Eternity,
    Libby
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