BRCA2+ and Triple Negative

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Alex517
Alex517 Member Posts: 28
edited June 2014 in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Hi!  I was just wondering if there are other TNs who are also BRCA2+, as my understanding is that if BRCA is a component, it is most likely 1.  I inherited this gene from my asymptomatic dad who was born in the Philipines.  Thanks!

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  • Shirlann
    Shirlann Member Posts: 3,302
    edited September 2008

    Hi, I am not a BRCA2, but I wanted to welcome you to this board and tell you to come often and post any questions.

    I am a TriNeg and I am just about 10 years post treatment, so things often go well.

    Other women will be on board soon.

    Again, welcome!  Gentle hugs, Shirlann 

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  • Msklapkin
    Msklapkin Member Posts: 208
    edited September 2008

    Hi Alex,

    I am a sister here- triple negative and BRCA2+.    My maternal aunt dies of BC, so I assume that was the line I got it from.  My sister tested negative for BRCA

    FYI I had double mastectomy with expanders and an oopherectomy

    I am 3 years NED!

    Welcome and feel free to ask any questions

    Susan

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  • Vickan
    Vickan Member Posts: 54
    edited September 2008

    Susan,

    So nice to hear that you are 3 years NED now!

    I just finished my treatment so all the positive goals are welcome.

    All the best to everyone,

    Vickan

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  • Alex517
    Alex517 Member Posts: 28
    edited September 2008

    Dear Susan,

    It seems there are not a lot of us around, but I find great encouragement seeing you have passed the 3 year mark.  I have 3of 4 sisters who are also BRCA2+, with 2 of them having had breast cancer.  All three of us had different types of breast cancer.  My oldest sister was diagnosed 15 years ago at 40.  She was stage 1 mucinous/adenoid cystic carcinoma, ER+.  My youngest sister was just diagnosed at 42 in January 2008 with stage 2b ER+, PR+ 5cm of DCIS with 2 invasive foci 5mm and 1.3mm.  My other BRCA+ sister had a PBM.  Smart girl. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 52, but I wind up with the triple negative.  Thanks for sharing.

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  • cmb35
    cmb35 Member Posts: 1,106
    edited September 2008

    Hi Alex,

    I'm triple negative, BRCA2+, and 3 years out as of May and going strong!

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  • Alex517
    Alex517 Member Posts: 28
    edited September 2008

    It is so nice to have found this commmunity here at BC.org.  I was reading on the FORCE board about finding your exact mutation among others and although I knew me and my sisters got the gene mutation from my dad, it was amazing to see that the exact mutation was found in others of Filipino descent. Thanks cmb35 for more uplifting news, that despite our genetics, you remain cancer-free three years out.  I'm having  PBM in December and I think being pro-active is giving me great optimism. 

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  • Jacquio
    Jacquio Member Posts: 39
    edited September 2008

    What is PBM?

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  • Alex517
    Alex517 Member Posts: 28
    edited September 2008

    PBM = prophylactic bilateral mastectomies

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