Genes, genetic counseling and disparities in endometrial cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/genetics-of-endometrial-cancer
Full article: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35071
Endometrial cancer is on the rise, and it can run in families. Genetic counseling has benefits for people with cancer and their family members. However, Black women with endometrial cancer more often have worse outcomes than white women. Black women with endometrial cancer who test positive for an inherited mutation are less likely to see a genetic counselor. Given these disparities, Black women would benefit from better access to and referrals for genetic counseling. (Posted 12/14/23)
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Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- For people with endometrial cancer:
- Do you recommend genetic testing? Why or why not?
or - Have you tested my cancer for genetic mutations? If yes, what are the results of these tests?
- Do you recommend genetic testing? Why or why not?
- For people who are at increased risk of endometrial cancer:
- Which cancer screenings do you recommend for me—at what age and how often?
- Can I get tested for inherited mutations linked to cancer because my family member(s) had cancer?
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.