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OM Story Share: Diana and Barbara BAP1 Interview
•Barbara's story•
I was diagnosed with OM in April 2015.
My optometrist found the tumor on a routine eye exam, and then referred me to the retinal specialist.
I had a medium sized tumor with plaque treatment (4 days).
I had the muscle released to insert the plaque. I didn't have tumor testing because insurance wouldn't pay for it in 2015.
I have 20/40 vision in my right eye. I had a cataract removed, a laser surgery and now get regular Avastin shots.
I was tested for the inherited BAP1 tumor predisposition syndrome gene due to a family history of cancer and found out last spring that I have…
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