Myriad myRisk - genetic test - anyone else do it?

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  • Hopeful82014
    Hopeful82014 Member Posts: 3,480
    edited January 2018

    I met with the GC for the 2nd time today and she agreed to recommend coverage of the extended panel for me today. It will be a few weeks before we see any results but at least the process is in the works. I think this makes a lot more sense than simply doing the BRACA1/2 testing.

    Good luck with yours, Farmer Lucy.

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited March 2015

    You too, Hopeful! I'm also excited to hear about the results of your neoadjuvant femara. Crossing my fingers For an excellent result

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  • rivercaralee
    rivercaralee Member Posts: 29
    edited April 2015

    Hi Farmer Lucy, thank you for your good wishes, and they must have helped! My results for the Myriad My Risk panel came back negative for any clinically significant mutation or variants of unknown significance. I am very relieved, as I mentioned before I have father, grandfather and paternal uncle with gastric, pancreatic and colon cancer respectively.

    It is interesting to note that Myriad's website reminds us that, "It is not uncommon for cancer to "run in the family" when there is no genetic evidence of hereditary cancer.". I am happy to know that they continue to research possible significant mutations. Their website also had this to say, which I was glad to learn:

    " Variants are common and usually harmless. If a variant has no known associated clinical actions, or is not associated with hereditary cancer risk, it is not reported. Myriad has made a major commitment to understanding the nature of unknown variants. If Myriad identifies new information about a variant that makes it clinically actionable, that information will be made available."

    Finally, it appears my insurance (HMSA affiliate) covered it for under $300, for which I am grateful. They must realize that it is in everyone's best interest to collect as much data on the genetics of breast cancer as possible.

    Thank you for creating this thread!

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited April 2015

    woo hoo! Great news! Thanks for updating us

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  • Hopeful82014
    Hopeful82014 Member Posts: 3,480
    edited January 2018
    Glad to hear of your good news. I finally got word that my results will be available mid-month, possibly sooner, and that I won't have a co-pay. Thank goodness for small mercies!
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  • trailrose
    trailrose Member Posts: 219
    edited April 2015

    I got tested for the 25 gene panel by Myriad back in November 2014. It all came back negative except I had a variant in the MSH2 gene. My genetic counselor said it is nothing to worry about for now, just put it on the back burner for now and if any family members get colon cancer tell them to get tested for this gene. She told me to check in periodically to see if any changes or new thoughts have occured about this variant. So, that's what I've done but one can't help but to occasionally think about it. My sister on the other hand tested positive for the BRCA 1 gene mutation.

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  • Hopeful82014
    Hopeful82014 Member Posts: 3,480
    edited April 2015

    Farmer Lucy, did you do just the BRCAs or the extended (BART) panel?

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  • Warrior_Woman
    Warrior_Woman Member Posts: 1,274
    edited April 2015

    It's good to see you again, Lucy. I just want to share with everyone that I have 2 mutations of the NF1 gene placing me at high risk for all sorts of stuff that I can now worry about. There is no prevention but I can now worry about something I never knew about before. I received the full panel of tests after my BRCA came back negative. I'm Eastern European Jewish and my mother was adopted. She died from an unknown cancer. Because my mother was adopted and had cancer the insurance company paid 100%. And so, if anyone has missing family history for reasons such as adoption you should make certain it is known as it is a factor in the payment decisions. I really hate it when patients cannot receive the tests and treatment that are advised because of cost. I hope this help someone.

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited April 2015

    Very interesting! I am so grateful for the wealth of knowledge on these boards.

    I did Brca in 2011, and Bart in 2012, both negative

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited April 2015

    Hopeful - when is your surgery?

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  • Hopeful82014
    Hopeful82014 Member Posts: 3,480
    edited April 2015

    Thanks for asking, Lucy. It's just been confirmed for Wednesday, 4/22. All of a sudden I'm nervous. ;)


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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited April 2015

    Sending positive vibes into the universe for an event free surgery and excellent pathology for you

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  • Hopeful82014
    Hopeful82014 Member Posts: 3,480
    edited April 2015
    Many, many thanks, Lucy. I will keep you posted!
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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited April 2015

    Hey folks - don't miss this awesome news courtesy of CP418 in the research thread! I may be impulsive - but I already ordered the kit!

    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/21/business/more-ac...


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  • Warrior_Woman
    Warrior_Woman Member Posts: 1,274
    edited April 2015

    I look forward to the day when no one makes medical decisions based on costs.

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  • farmerlucy
    farmerlucy Member Posts: 3,985
    edited April 2015

    Agreed WW. It is an exciting time in medicine. The whole possibility of the liquid biopsy is exciting. (See recent posts by John Smith.

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  • BPgas
    BPgas Member Posts: 24
    edited May 2015

    I had the 43 gene panel, all negative but told it can 'run in families' which is perhaps an unknown mutation. My mother died at 49 (1977) so I will have a double anyway. Mom had her ovaries out, no Idea why so glad to know there are no known risk factors for other cancers.

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