| Previous Story New Test for Future Breast Cancer Violet Ramsey had two breast cancer tumors removed three months ago. Doctors won't consider her "cured" for another 5 years. But a new test may give Violet a glimpse into the future. Scientists at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit are testing for a gene called "Her-2Neu" (HER-TWO-NEW). Normal cells have two copies of the gene. But some cancers have five or more copies. Dr. Maria Worsham/Henry Ford Geneticist - "About 31 percent that had increased copy numbers of this gene went on to reoccur and have spread of their breast cancer." 98 percent of the women who take the test will have normal results. 2 percent are at increased risk for the cancer to come back. Now women must decide if it's information they want to know. Violet - "The unknown is what frightens me more." Violet - "If you do not know, you don't have any control. And I am a person who likes to be in control." Dr. Worsham - "They can use the information that this test gives them to seek treatment that is now in clinical trials." The experimental treatment involves blocking the protein that is produced by the gene. Violet will decide whether to get the test after talking with her doctors and family, keeping in mind that 89 percent of women do not carry the extra genes. Violet - "Those are very good odds." Violet - "Once I found out I was in control, the anxiety was
gone. And I could fight it!"
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