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Where can I get cancer genetic testing?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 20, 2022 | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
@nlb122, help me understand your situation better. It sounds like you are anxious about your possible increased risk of breast cancer due to your son's possible diagnosis of Cowden syndrome.
Your son has a possible diagnosis of Cowden syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by multiple noncancerous, tumor-like growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of developing certain cancers. However, his diagnosis is not yet confirmed.
That sounds like a lot of maybe's and uncomfirmed possibilities. Has genetic testing been recommended for you? I might suggest that you look into a session with a genetic counsellor to better understand the role of genetic testing and if there is an urgency to have it done sooner.
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In more detail, the pathology report for my son does confirm cowden syndrome. I had a mastectomy of the right breast in August, 2022, for invasive ductal carcinoma. I am taking letrozole but did not have chemo due to my Oncotype and mammaprint low risk scores. Initially, my health care facility had only one geneticist so testing was not available until Spring, 2023. They now have another and I have an appointment in 1/2023. What comes next in my treatment plan after so many delays and maybe even missed opportunities?