We are pleased that Meg Farmer (@MegFarmerCGCMBA), Genetic Clinical Operations Director at My Gene Counsel (@MyGeneCounsel) will join us Wednesday September 8, 2021 at 8pm ET (7pm CT, 5pm PT) for our discussion of Genetic Testing and Gyn Cancers.
We will discuss the difference between genetic and genomic testing, gene mutations associated with gyn cancers, germline and somatic testing for gynecologic cancers, recommended genetic/tumor testing for gyn cancers, and how knowledge from the tests can help patients make treatment decisions.
Here's our topic questions:
T1: The topic of genetics and cancer can quickly get confusing. What is genetic testing vs. genomic testing?
T2a: Mutations in what genes are known to be associated with ovarian cancer?
T2b: Mutations in what genes are known to be associated with endometrial cancer?
T2c: Are mutations in any genes known to be associated with other gynecologic cancers?
T3a: What types of genetic testing are used to find hereditary reasons for gynecologic cancer?
T3b: Who is recommended to get genetic testing for hereditary gynecologic cancer?
T4a: Do different mutations appear in tumors (genomic testing) than may appear in genetic tests?
T4b: Is genetic testing ever recommended because of genomic test results?
T5: What are some of the benefits of genetic and genomic testing?
Our September chat will mark our 8th Anniversary as a chat and community. Has it really been 8 years? Seems like yesterday when Christina and I were emailing back and forth with Drs Dizon, Boulay, Markham and Becker-Schutte about starting a gyn cancer community similar to the #bcsm community.
September also marks the time when we once again invite our community to take a survey. The survey helps Christina and I plan the coming year's chat topics and, along with our health moderators, provide you the best information in the best format. We will share the link to the survey in our after-chat blog post.
All September, which is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (#GCAM), learn more about gyn cancers by following our Twitter posts and those of our supporters, @SGO_org, @IamCervivor and @ocrahope.
We look forward to seeing you on the 8th.
Dee and Christina
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