New Triple Negative Breast Cancer Test Panel

OMG....I lost my post...

NewMe, that was one of the most amazing nutshell summaries of research I've read in a long time. Brava.

Edited by NinaE - May 27 2010 at 2:51pm

These marketing people must think we are idiots...

LOL - Hornet's nest, indeed!  Nothing gets me fired up faster than some arrogant and clueless jerk who apparently thinks we're a silly, helpless bunch of nincompoops twittering around here for social hour just waiting to give them our money.  This ain't no freakin' pink ribbon telethon - this is our LIFE.

I HATE the fact that I already feel like a walking time bomb with a big target on my forehead, thanks to this crappy diagnosis.  I'm not sure what it is about a breast cancer diagnosis that attracts wackos, snake oil salesmen, greedy corporations, and assorted other predators and thieves in droves, but it disgusts me. 

........whew.......

Now, Denise, when and where???? I'm in! And I'm bringing adult beverages to go around!

PS - NinaE- thanks!  I started with just a plain ole' rant but decided I'd add some real information in an attempt to balance the BS.

Donna that is a very valid point.  Even when I got my additional opinions, I thought the pathologists might run other tests on my tissue, but they didn't.  They had enough and whats done was done.  This thread is also making me laugh as well.  Lord knows I need a laugh, so thanks!  And nothing makes me laugh more than when it is at anothers expense...ok I am not completely evil, its just when it is well deserved...LOL!

Not to be the Devil's Advocate here but did anyone consider the possibility that the guy was sincere, albeit misguided?
Or am I being naive?
I read this thread and was not amused; just a bit chagrined at the acrimony of it.
JMOFWIW (no flames please)

Heidi,
I'm so sorry, and I feel terrible to have offended you.  Honestly, the last thing I want to do is to alienate anyone here (salesmen/marketers excluded).

That being said, I stand by my assessment of this guy (JMOFWIW), but I'll be more than happy to retract everything if I'm wrong.  If I thought the guy was sincere, I never would have been so harsh.  He came here with no regard for the community and its purpose, touting a "new" test panel, but couldn't or wouldn't answer some very direct and legitimate questions about it.  Then he disingenuously claimed not to be trying to market anything and became increasingly patronizing and insulting when he was asked to back up his claims. 

If he were sincere, he'd be open to questions and discussions.  He'd be upfront about the strengths and limitations of his "new" test panel and not try to overinflate the facts.  He'd have relevant answers to informed questions and/or not try to bluff his way through the questions he doesn't know answers to.

Anyway, again, I sincerely apologize to anyone I've offended with my rantings. 

Peace?

My 2 cents. Salesmanship 101 is recognizing the process of starting with management first. Anything less is a disservice to your product. We here will be the first in line to be interested in new solutions and new tools for our fight. But since there is a solid team already in place, also known as the TNBC Foundation, it would be most logical for any sales person to have started with them to get approval. Their appoval would automatically generate trust and openness in discussion.

I just re-read my post....Did I call myself great????? LOL...me not great!!

LOL Carol,
We think you're great too!