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July 5
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Members discussed the Natera Signatera liquid biopsy blood test, sharing personal experiences getting it done every three months to catch any... Read more

Members discussed the Natera Signatera liquid biopsy blood test, sharing personal experiences getting it done every three months to catch any signs of cancer recurrence early. Several members noted that some oncologists don't always push for the test, and that advocacy, whether from family or the patient herself, was often needed to get it ordered and covered by insurance. A recurring theme was managing fear around results, with members reassuring each other about the low false positive rate, the option to retest, and practical alternatives like DIM supplements for those not taking hormone-blocking medications.

A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member I have Natera every three month. If you have the opportunity please take it. A lot of oncologist will not fight to have this test done. It took my daughter who works in the oncology field to push for the test. I take every three month so if cancer comes back I will know right away. It has a 1% false positive and a 11% false negative. I will take these odds. Natera will even come to your house. I have the same person come to my house every time (she is great at drawing blood). If you have any questions feel free to ask.

July 6 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member ❤️

July 6
A MyBCTeam Member

Hi Tina, I am tagging @A MyBCTeam Member, to your post, she has this test done regularly, and is pleased with it.

Hugs!

July 5
A MyBCTeam Member

DIM plays a crucial role in estrogen metabolism. Rather than adding or blocking hormones, it supports the body's natural hormone-handling systems by:

Guiding estrogen breakdown into healthier metabolic pathways, favoring the production of beneficial metabolites like 2-hydroxyestrone (2OHE1) over potentially harmful ones (4OHE1 and 16OHE1)
Supporting liver detoxification pathways (Phase I and II) responsible for processing and excreting excess hormones.

I buy from Pure Encapsulations.
A lot of woman take if they don't take AI hormone pill. It has helped big time to control my estrogen. I have my estrogen checked every 3 month.

July 23
A MyBCTeam Member

What is DIM

July 23

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