To think I might have a genetic disease

[Kittenmumof1]

I am only 32 but have been diagnosed with a uterine polyp. I have no risk factors such as age and obesity so I am frankly baffled as to why. Upon googling lynch syndrome came up and now I’m worried I have this as my mom had uterine cancer young (she is fine now!) and her dad had bowel cancer. I want to have children but don’t want to psss anything on to them. Has anyone else had a polyp with no risk factors involved?

My family has Lynch - I think you should speak to your GP about getting referred.

They're two common cancers so lots of people will have a family history like that without having Lynch, but they can look at the whole family tree and see if you meet the criteria to be tested. They'll want to know about your granddad's age when he had bowel cancer, so find that out if you can.

Thank you for responding. Unfortunately I do not have much information on that and I assume medical records are confidential even after death so have no way of knowing. It’s very frustrating not to have enough information that would allow me access to a genetic counsellor via the nhs as I can’t afford to go private

Will they allow me to see a genetic specialist based just in my word or will they need proof of the family Members conditions

My family has lynch syndrome too. In the last 5 years, sibling had bowel cancer, dad had prostate cancer, uncle had both. (All now fine thankfully)
Grandad died of bowel cancer.

First step is to go to the GP and get a genetic test. Go with as much family medical history as possible.
The family members who are affected all have screening for the cancers we are at risk for or have had preventative surgery.
On the positive side, it means we are in a better position in that we should all know early on if we get a cancer diagnosis. We all get seen very promptly by drs if we have any medical worries related to lynch.

I had 2 kids before being diagnosed and am worried I have passed it on. Again, the positive is that they can be tested early and will be aware to follow up any symptoms very quickly if they have inherited.

I am not an expert but happy to help where I can if you have any questions.

Hopefully you haven't inherited and you won't need any further info. Xx

We had all this via NHS by the way and it was all initiated during Covid. NHS has been amazing.

I “think “ you need to have 3 family members to quality for testing so it’s worth asking around family. However , if your mum was over 40 it’s doesn’t mean she’s significantly young to have had ovarian cancer and although you are youngish at 32 for a polyp, the second largest age group for uterine polyps is 36-45, so again may not be significant . again , bowel cancer is a common cancer in over 50’s so age at diagnosis worth checking.

Thanks for all the replies I just hope I will get referred or I will just worry! Sorry some of you are dealing with this x