PALB2 mutant gene
SamL890
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Hi everyone,
I have just finished my chemo and radio and just starting hormone therapy and I’m doing ok so far 😊 My oncologist asked me to do a genetic test back in october and I have finally received my results, I have a mutant PALB2 gene which I understand increases my risk of breast, ovarian and pancreas cancer…. Oh yeh!! I feel like this cancer journey is just the shitty gift that keeps on giving!!
I have just finished my chemo and radio and just starting hormone therapy and I’m doing ok so far 😊 My oncologist asked me to do a genetic test back in october and I have finally received my results, I have a mutant PALB2 gene which I understand increases my risk of breast, ovarian and pancreas cancer…. Oh yeh!! I feel like this cancer journey is just the shitty gift that keeps on giving!!
The genetics professor is sending me all the info this week but would love to hear from anyone that has had the same result. TIA Sam
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Hi @SamL890
Thankyou for sharing your story and results of the PALB2 gene through the Online Network. I acknowledge this would take some time to process on top of your recent breast cancer diagnosis; you are welcome to join the private group Hereditary Genetic Mutations and Breast Cancer if you haven't already.
Also wanted to share the below information relevant to the topic:- Facts for people and families with a faulty PALB2 gene
- BCNA's Beacon magazine (pg 10) regarding PALB2 https://www.bcna.org.au/news-events/the-beacon-magazine/issue-89-october-2021/
Kathleen Cuningham Foundation Consortium for research into familial breast cancer
The Kathleen Cuningham Foundation Consortium for Research into Familial Aspects of Breast Cancer (kConFab) is a national group of researchers who hope to solve questions about hereditary breast cancer. These researchers have access to breast cancer families that have agreed to participate in studies, through providing blood and tissue samples View Website
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That's a real bugger @SamL890 ... but I guess it is better to find out now & you can be sure that your medical team will be working hard on a plan for you, to hopefully prevent these new cancers from ever occurring xx
If you put PALB2 in the search area, and click 'newest' - these posts will pop up for you to check out xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/search?domain=all_content&query=PALB2&sort=-dateInserted&scope=site&source=community
I hope there is some info there that may help xx
take care & all the best with your ongoing appointments & treatment0
