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Do BC survivors have higher risk of ovarian, uterine, cervical cancer?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 24 10:31am | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
My path report only lists the hormone receptors, they said they wont do genetic/somatic mutation testing on the tumor, not sure why. I thought the genetic mutations in the tumor itself may influence recurrence but they told me only the genetic mutations I was born with would influence recurrence. I've been looking for some solid research / info about whether or not having a hormone receptor BC influences if you're higher risk for a gyn cancer but I can't find much. Amer cancer society says a family history of colon cancer can raise your risk of uterine cancer but I had a gyne onco tell me thats false, which seems odd.
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From the tumor they do Oncotype DX test. That test will determine the % of re-occurance and the behavior of the tumor, and whether you are ER positive or negative HERs positive or negative and what treatment will work. That test is vital. The genes test is another test that is vital for the surgeon. For example my surgeon did not do my surgery until I got my genetic test done because that would help him decide what type of surgery I would have. Meaning if he needed to remove my ovaries and both breasts vs to lumpectomy (in my case) so those tests are vital. I am not really sure about your specific situation. That would depend on your specific situation that. But overall those tests are viral to decide what type of treatment you need.