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Understand how genetic mutations increase ovarian cancer risk and the importance of genetic testing for surveillance and prevention. Learn about BRCA1, BRCA2, Lynch syndrome, and insurance coverage for testing. Contact for more information.
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Genetics and Ovarian Cancer June 16, 2015 Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington Becky Clark, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor
Risk for Ovarian cancer • ~20% of ovarian cancers are related to an inherited cancer syndrome • ~80% of ovarian cancers are sporadic
Cancer development • Normal cells • Tumor develops • One cell at risk • First mutation • Second mutation
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance • Parents • Children • 50% chance of inheriting gene change • 50% chance of inheriting unchanged gene
Gene mutations increasing risk for ovarian cancer • Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome • BRCA1, BRCA2 • Lynch syndrome • MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM • BARD1 • BRIP1 • CDH1 • CHEK2 • MRE11A • MUTYH • NBN • PALB2 • RAD50 • RAD51C • RAD51D • STK11 • TP53
Goals of genetic testing • Understand cause of cancer in family • Surveillance and prevention of other cancers • Allow unaffected family members to test • Surveillance • Prevention options • Family planning
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome: BRCA1 and BRCA2 • Prevalence in the general population: ~1 in 400 • Prevalence in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: ~ 1 in 40 • Consider when history includes one of the following: • Ovarian cancer at any age • Breast cancer at or before age 50 • Triple negative breast cancer at or before age 60 • Two primary breast cancers in the same person or on the same side of family • Breast and ovarian cancer in the same person • ≥3 relatives with breast, ovarian, pancreatic cancer and/or aggressive prostate cancer on the same side of family • Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry and a personal or family history of breast, ovarian or pancreatic cancer • Male breast cancer
BRCA mutation cancer risks • Increased risk for a second primary breast cancer • Reports of increased risk for melanoma
Lynch syndrome: MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, EPCAM • Consider when history includes one of the following: • Colon cancer before age 50 • Uterine cancer before age 50 • ≥ 2 Lynch cancers in the same person • ≥ 2 relatives with a Lynch cancer, one <50 years old • ≥ 3 relatives with a Lynch cancer at any age • Abnormal MSI and/or IHC tumor test result • Performed on colon and uterine tumors
Lynch syndrome cancer risks • Also at increased risk:Small intestine, biliary system (pancreas, liver, bile duct), brain, skin, and urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra)
Genetic testing for ovarian cancer • Ashkenazi Jewish? Start with the three founder mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 • Testing to include BRCA1, BRCA2, and Lynch syndrome • Recent availability of panel tests: covers BRCA1, BRCA2, Lynch syndrome, and other more rare, lower risk genes • Single site testing for family members if relative tests positive
Insurance coverage • Covered benefit if medical criteria is met (NCCN criteria). Some insurance have their own criteria. • Always pre-authorized by the genetic testing lab • Out of pocket cost depends on your insurance plan • Discounted prices for those without insurance coverage
Laws that protect against genetic discrimination in health insurance and employment • HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act • Federal law • GINA (Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act) 2008 • Applies to family history and genetic test results • Does not cover life insurance, long-term disability • State laws • Oregon law DOES cover life insurance and long-term disability • Applies to genetic test results, not family history
Types of results from genetic testing • Negative: no mutation detected • Base cancer risks on family history • Positive: mutation detected that causes an increased risk for cancer • Follow management guidelines for care • Offer genetic testing to other family members • Variant of uncertain significance (VUS): • Change identified, but not enough evidence to determine if disease causing or benign • Identified in ~10% of tests • Cannot test family members. Exception: Family Studies Programs • VUS will be reclassified over time
Thinking about the future • DNA banking • Store DNA at a facility for future testing • Fertility preservation and family planning • Freezing eggs • Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) • Prenatal testing (amniocentesis)
Contact • Compass Oncology GREAT Program • Genetic Risk Evaluation & Testing • Lucy Langer, MD, MSHS • Becky Clark, MS, CGC • Lisa Clark, FNP, AOCNP, APNG • Phone: 503-297-7403