The more information you can bring to your appointment with a genetic counselor, the better we can determine the best course for you. There are many genes linked to cancer risk. Looking at the patterns in your personal history and your family history helps us figure out whether any genetic tests make sense and which ones will be most helpful.
Genetics play a role in all cancers, including breast, ovarian, adrenal, thyroid, colon, melanoma, pancreas, and most rare cancers. Contact us: 734-647-8902
The list of potential side effects of cancer treatments can often sound worse than the disease. Many of these side-effects are immediate and life altering, and may cause your partner to feel unwell. These immediate side-effects may cause fear and anxiety. Long term side effects are often not recognized or discussed at the time of diagnosis.
Possible damage to the ovaries is not the only way cancer treatment puts fertility at risk. Some treatments continue for many years, delaying pregnancy during peak years of fertility. For example, about 70 percent of breast cancers are the type treated with drugs like Tamoxifen that block the action of estrogen. These drugs are taken for five to ten years, during which time women are advised to avoid pregnancy. This is another reason many women explore their options for preserving fertility before cancer treatment.
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