BRCA Tests
Gramma44
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I am a breast cancer survivor of 7 years. My mother also had breast cancer but did not die of it. We both had it in our 50's. What are your thoughts on having BRCA testing done? I have heard that I am the one who should be tested since I had cancer and if I'm negative for BRCA then no one in my family needs to worry about higher risk of getting it. I really don't understand what the criteria is for having this test.
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I just had both BRCA1 and BRCA2 done. Before you do the testing, the genetic counselor talks with you at length. They ask for a complete history including any illness on both parents side. There are many sites from MayoClinic.com and the ACS that can answer all your questions. I have 2 children and 6 brothers and sisters. Both my parents died of cancer so I am glad to give any helpful information to them. Hope this helps.0
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As Angela wrote, the counselor will determine what your risk of having the gene mutation is based on family history. I am the 4th woman in my family to have breast cancer and my Aunt died of it. I do not have the gene. This was helpful in planning my future and for others in the family. I was diagnosed at 42 yrs. old (which apparently is still young for BC)so that raised a red flag and docs. suggested the test. It costs over $4000.oo but my ins. covered it. Good luck with everything. Eil0
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