Experiences with

Genetic counseling

He either lacked knowledge or did not want the responsibility of any genetic counseling so I was on my own. I found a free genetic testing trial called PROMISE that would pay for it and do any genetic counseling if warranted. So I enrolled and did the testing.

BRCA1, BRCA2, ATM, CHEK2, HOXB13, and others Blood or saliva sample Recommended for advanced or high-risk cases; results may influence both treatment choices and genetic counseling.

If memory serves me correctly, when my sister did the test she didn't need genetic counselling/a practitioner to receive the result. Unfortunately, my sister can't remember - brain fog! So, once again, if anyone can advise that would be much appreciated.

I've had genetic counselling and know a low grade mosaic can go either way, but evidently, so can a euploid! Does anyone have any success stories with a mosaic embryo?

If an infant has genetic testing the doctor will determine what symptoms exist. They suck at that without a test and the testing is not absolute.

Anyways, a benefit is you get a free genetic test done by Color Diagnostics in CA. They did am awesome job and were very nice. I am sure many others are available as this is a growing field.

Unfortunately genetic testing isn't available in Norway and we're starting to loose hope and I just can't face another 5 failed transfers with no explanation.

By my doctor's suggestion, I took a genetic test to see if I was metabolizing Folate... results were positive for the mutation consistent with Folate deficiency. I began taking L-Methyl Folate and had immediate improvement.

Attendees also heard from PD Frontline,a remote study offering online genetic testing for people with Parkinson’s, about the pathways to getting involved in future clinical trials through the platform.

And, he has not had any genetic testing since early 2022, when they tested blood and tissue from a lymph node biopsy. At the time, there were no actionable mutations.

Path report says P53 wild type but the genetic test says p53 mutated. Low mutational burden.. Any thoughts? The trial is with an ER degrader shot and a Pik inhibitor Piqray

The doctor suggested that we do a genetic test to see if the disease has undergone mutations. If it is confirmed, we could access immunotherapy. We have come to hope that mutations will be found.

None of my docs can answer the question, then or now, about why nothing points to high risk disease except the exosome test, and that my genetic testing seems to trump that. Not much I can do except wait & see. Tall Allan, ru out there? Your intel is the best I’ve seen.

I have also seen on this forum that some of you recommend genetic testing. I am wondering about people‘s experiences in these areas.

I’ve asked if genetic testing might be appropriate as I’m already wondering what’s next?

These findings highlight the need for genetic testing to guide treatment, as CDK12-mutated cases may require earlier aggressive intervention or clinical trial enrollment.

Blood tests showed that my platelets were at 645 and then genetic testing revealed the CALR mutation. This was followed by a BM to determine whether it was ET or MF however there was no fibrosis found.

Dear all , I just got genetic report of my father which is showing a variant TP53 p.lle195Phe . Are there any specific agents to target this mutation ? He is currently paralyzed below waist and is on chemo cabazitaxel 35 mg , completed 5 infusion till date .

Immunotherapy & Clinical Trials • Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) – If genetic testing shows MSI-high or mismatch repair deficiency, immunotherapy could be an option.

It is advisable for the recipient of the report to discuss these findings with a healthcare provider or genetic counselor, who can provide more context and guidance on how this genetic information may impact their treatment options.