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In reply to the discussion: Update on my sarcoma [View all]

Ms. Toad

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13. The breast cancer is heredity
Sun Feb 12, 2023, 01:25 PM
Feb 2023

Even though they can't find the gene. 5 breast cancers in 4 generations (my mom got 2). All post-menopausal, all relatively benign.

Sarcoma is too rare to have good risk factors identified, but one they have identified is herbicides. I grew up in the middle of cornfields, with normal-for-the-time/area use of herbicides.

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Update on my sarcoma [View all] Ms. Toad Feb 2023 OP
So happy to hear about your NED status! woodsprite Feb 2023 #1
I've been telling my friends I'm NED . . . for the next 3 months. Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #4
That is great news Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #2
Best of luck to your son! Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #5
Thanks. Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #6
Hope your daughter stays cancer free Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #8
That is great news Lifeafter70 Feb 2023 #3
That is great news LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 #7
Good news..stay well!! PortTack Feb 2023 #9
You live close to a industrial waste clean up site? KS Toronado Feb 2023 #10
The breast cancer is heredity Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #13
Read a few years back KS Toronado Feb 2023 #16
My family used fewer chemicals than average, Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #17
This is great news for yourself, family and friends yonder Feb 2023 #11
Thanks! Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #14
Way to go... Bravo!!! Karadeniz Feb 2023 #12
Thanks! n/t Ms. Toad Feb 2023 #15
This is wonderful news, murielm99 Feb 2023 #18
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