EGFR Mutation · Kyle Faget

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We learned today that Tracy's cancer is the result of a known mutation, EGFR (exon 19 deletion), which means she is a candidate for targeted therapy. The meds are being ordered from a specialty pharmacy. Tracy will start therapy as soon as the meds arrive. Amidst terrible news, today's news was as good as we could have hoped for. Tracy's prognosis just got a lot better!

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