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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm so curious about this because my mother died of ovarian cancer and my OBGYN just gave me a long explanation of why genetic testing is not worthwhile - basically unless I have my mother's DNA to test as well, it's not useful? This seems rather odd to me. It just so happened that I had my annual ultrasound today and I figured I'd take the next step. I'm trying to track down my mother's medical records now, but if anyone can offer feedback on the GU genetics counseling or other options, I'd be grateful because I might do it anyway. My maternal cousin had colon cancer, and like the PP I've been told that there can be a connection between them.[/quote]

Hi, I am the pp. I am so sorry about your mother.  Where is your OB located?  My OB/GYn is at GU too.  I don't know if that helped.  He is also on the young side. I was discussing the book "Emperor of All Maladies' and discussing cancer in general with him and I told him how I was always worried about the ovarian connection.  He said he could justify the testing.

I am not sure why your OB told you they need your mother's DNA.  [b]That does not make sense[/b].  They are not doing a paternity test.  They can look at your genes and see if you have the BRAC mutation.  They may not know where it came from--mother or father's side, etc.

They can definitely tell if you have BRACmutations with or without your mom's DNA.  They only need your sample.  Your OB sounds like she missed the genetics course in college.

It sounds like they are denying referral for insurance reasons.  BS.  I would push for it.  A mother with ovarian cancer is a valid reason for ordering genetic counseling/testing.  [/quote]

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