Genetic Testing

Hi Nina

I had triple negative breast cancer in 2005 and now have the serous type of womb cancer so I was told there may be a link to the BRCA gene. I haven’t had a referral yet but I have a son and daughter and grandchildren so feel I need to do this. I was told it would be discussed at a MDT meeting after surgery and final biopsy results. 

Take care x

Hi Nina,

My CNS discussed genetic testing with me as I was considered young to have womb cancer, mine was also oestrogen dependant. They didn't think it would actually find anything but they checked anyway. The whole process took over six months and I didn't actually end up having a genetic blood test. They arranged an appointment with a genetic counsellor who took my family history and chatted me through what was happening, they then agreed to screen my tumour for markers which could indicate Lynch syndrome. It didn't find anything so that was me. 

You can read about Lynch syndrome here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/diagnosing/causes-and-risk-factors/genetic-testing-and-counselling/lynch-syndrome.html#20318 

I decided to go ahead with the appointment as if it found anything it would hopefully make me eligible for more screening. 

Also, I'm only guessing but I think they would only screen your relatives if your genetic testing came back with a genetic abnormality.

I hope that this helps a bit

lots of love

xxx

You're correct Arla. 

They wouldn't waste money and resources testing others before testing the person with cancer to see if they had any genetic abnormalities. Even if they found something, they wouldn't necessarily test the family either. It depends on what they found and if it was a mutation that could be inherited or if it was one that spontaneously occurred.

Lass

Xx

Hi GrannyA

That is helpful.. I will ask at final results about it. X

Thank you

Nina