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    • August 7, 2012 at 5:52 pm
    Theresa123
    Participant

    Hi,  I found out I have this gene in my melanoma tumors.  I am trying to find out information.  Is this gene inherited?  I have a daughter and I hope I didn't give it to her.  I am being evaluated for Zelboraf.

    thanks,

    Terri

    Stage 4

    Hi,  I found out I have this gene in my melanoma tumors.  I am trying to find out information.  Is this gene inherited?  I have a daughter and I hope I didn't give it to her.  I am being evaluated for Zelboraf.

    thanks,

    Terri

    Stage 4

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      • August 8, 2012 at 8:32 pm
      louwpb
      Participant

      Hi Terri,

      The positive mtation gene is not inherite.  I too was concerned for my children.

      Good luck

      Louie

      • August 8, 2012 at 8:32 pm
      louwpb
      Participant

      Hi Terri,

      The positive mtation gene is not inherite.  I too was concerned for my children.

      Good luck

      Louie

      • August 8, 2012 at 8:32 pm
      louwpb
      Participant

      Hi Terri,

      The positive mtation gene is not inherite.  I too was concerned for my children.

      Good luck

      Louie

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