I was refused BRCA gene testing by my hospital on the grounds that they thought that I wasn’t at risk.
I do not recall if their eligibility questionnaire asked if I am of Jewish descent.
I am of Jewish descent and I have today heard that there is a significantly higher chance of carrying the BRCA gene because I am.
There is currently a scheme being run by the NHS to test Jewish people for the gene. If you go to the website jewishbrca.org you can register with them and hopefully get a test.
I have done so.
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Really useful info @jayesse
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