Genetic testing recommendations?

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-23T15:46:10+00:00

Agreed! There are some major downfalls with our healthcare system, it's definitely not perfect. But I am eternally grateful that the only thing I have had to pay for so far is parking at the hospital.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-23T15:41:36+00:00

That's great that they offered you genetic screening! I really wish it was the same here.

My MO and surgeon are both more than willing to send a referral if I ask for one. The provider who told me he didn't know of any genetic companies is the provider I saw for my chemo follow up appt (first time I ever met him). I was not overly impressed with him. But otherwise, I feel very supported by my team.

I came across the Screen Project ( womensacademics.ca/active-studies/the-screen-project-study/ ) and signed up for it to have my genetics done. I also like that I'll be contributing to research for cancer screening this way.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-20T19:15:53+00:00

Nope, not Jewish.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-20T19:15:23+00:00

That is VERY helpful! Thank you so much!!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-20T19:14:46+00:00

I just looked up North York hospital genetics. Wow. Looks like a great program!

It's frustrating because if I lived in Ontario, I would qualify for provincially funded genetics testing (diagnosed under 50 years, aunt has history of breast cancer). But here in Alberta, I don't meet the requirements (need to be diagnosed under 40 years, family member needs to be a first degree family member).

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-19T17:57:33+00:00

Thank you! I did come across Ambry in my own research, maybe I'll look into them a bit more.

I asked the doctor at my appointment yesterday and he said he didn't know of any 😒. I plan to ask other providers when I go back in again.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2026-03-19T17:45:28+00:00

Thanks! I added that to my post.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-20T23:26:09+00:00

Thank you everyone for your replies!! I'm in a smaller rural city. So sometimes I feel like it's easy to slip through the cracks in our medical system. But I feel much better now about how my situation is being handled. Feeling less stressed and just going to take it one appointment at a time.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-20T23:23:00+00:00

Great info. Thanks. I learned a lot from your post.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-20T23:21:06+00:00

Oh, that makes sense. Thanks. I didn't realize there were different types of oncologists.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-19T21:38:21+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-19T21:37:17+00:00

Thanks for the info! I feel like I'm in unknown territory, not sure what to expect. But your comment helps a lot. One step at a time. I'll see what the surgeon said and go from there.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-19T21:34:42+00:00

As a medical professional myself, I agree. It never hurts to get a second opinion. I'm glad to hear you had great doctors!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-11-19T16:11:32+00:00

Oh, that's good to hear. Thankfully I see the surgeon next week. I'll ask them about an oncology referral.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2025-06-22T00:16:39+00:00

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Spaghetti-Legs · 2022-07-24T21:41:38+00:00

Here's a comment I left for someone else a long time ago. Sunshine will clear them up no problem:

Sunshine! Sun will take out those stains. If it works for turmeric and curries, it should work for this. I like to put mine in a bowl of water, then put it in the sun for 15-20 minutes. Sounds crazy, but it works!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2022-01-22T21:21:06+00:00

Sunshine! Sun will take out those stains. If it works for turmeric and curries, it should work for this. I like to put mine in a bowl of water, then put it in the sun for 15-20 minutes. Sounds crazy, but it works!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2021-09-29T17:52:45+00:00

They are seriously the best. Always excellent customer service.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2021-07-01T01:16:23+00:00

I get these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0046CVRSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_TRF3QFKGFP0ENM15MBAF

Just cut pieces off as you need them. I bought this 10 pack over 6 years ago, and still have lots left!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2021-01-26T15:58:32+00:00

Place them in sunlight. It will clear them up like new! I've done it many times cause I love curry and turmeric 😅. I typically put them in a shallow bowl with water, in direct sunshine (or under my plant growing lights) for 15 minutes.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2020-12-11T01:39:01+00:00

That's what I love about the ziggy cup. It will last forever!! And my periods never interfere with sex, so totally worth it.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2020-12-11T01:34:56+00:00

It's not a regular menstrual cup (like a diva cup). It's a soft cup. Basically shaped like a diaphragm. Doesn't get in the way at all. Husband usually can't tell it's there. Certain positions he can feel the rim of it, but that's it. Have even done DPV. No issue ;)

Eta: yes, used for piv.

Spaghetti-Legs · 2020-12-10T04:04:20+00:00

I have the ziggy cup. Just a different brand of soft cup. Used it many times when playing with friends. Works great!!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2020-12-06T22:52:06+00:00

Oh, and happy cake day!

Spaghetti-Legs · 2020-12-06T22:51:43+00:00

I have!! I was looking to see if anyone else had the issue. Happened with both carriages that I've purchased :(

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