Cancer Genomics

Stella was recently diagnosed with fourth stage liver cancer and passed within weeks.  The liver cancer metastasized from pancreatic cancer whose symptoms were disguised as stomach issues attributed to diverticulitis. What if Stella had known she was carrying the gene for pancreatic cancer?  Would she be alive today?

Cancer Genomics is the study of cancer genomes which studies abnormalities in the genes which drive the development of growth of many types of cancer. Identifying these abnormalities can instigate preventative awareness for early diagnosis and treatment as well as indicate a propensity to inherit or carry to future generations.

Who should be tested?

  • An individual that has had more than one cancer.

  • An individual with several close family members diagnosed prior to age 50.

  • An individual with several close family members with different cancers.

  • An individual with a genetically tested positive family member.

Those who are carriers of hereditary cancer genes may be at risk of developing cancer earlier in life than the general population. The sooner genetic testing is performed, the more likely this risk can be managed appropriately. For those who qualify, I will have test kits for those who qualify at the Euclid Senior Center at 11am on October 18th. There is no cost and a simple cheek swipe and form to enlist. The results will be sent to you to share with your physician.

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Serving seniors since 1999, Ginny Calvey is a certified licensed Insurance Broker representing all the the major carriers of both health and financial products designed to protect seniors through retirement and beyond. Her mission is service and she strives to not only provide education but explore all the options to which you are entitled. She is featured in My Medicare Question.com and author of "Life's Little Black Book>. Call for a free consultation.

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Volume 9, Issue 10, Posted 7:56 AM, 10.14.2018