Genetic Testing other than BRCA

Birdie13

Important to know that just because someone is BRCA negative, it doesn't mean you don't have another cancer gene!

My sister & I are both BRCA neg. But my oncologist recommended new test in 2015 for 16 new genetic markers for cancer. Guess what? I was PALB positive. My sister was, too.

Helped make my bilateral mastectomy decision when I was diagnosed 2nd breast cancer 10 yrs later in other breast.

Women need to be informed that BRCA neg does not mean a sign of relief.

Also, PALB is more aggressive, has Pancreatic Cancer component & male breast cancer.

My genetic counselor said I should tell all my first cousins (and their kids) about PALB + results, which I did.

Lula73

When I had my genetic testing last year I think the breast cancer panel was 9 different genes but I read this year that 5 more were discovered so we’re up to 14 different genes that have high risk for breast cancer...