Gene test

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Hi

 

I’ve been offered a gene test because of my family history.  Anyone had this done? How did you feel waiting for the results and once the results were received? 

 

Thank you

 

Sparkle

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Hi Sparkle

I don’t know if you’ve seen BCC’s publication Breast Cancer in Families, but if not here’s the link below.  I hope you find it helpful.

breastcancercare.org.uk/information-support/publication/breast-cancer-in-families-bcc32

Take care,

Jo, Moderator

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Hi Sparkle

I’ve had the test. I wasn’t too worried waiting for the results as I’d already decided on bilateral mastectomy for various reasons and I would have had my ovaries removed if I had a positive result. This wouldn’t have bothered me either as I’ve no intention of having any more children.

I only had the test because I have a teenage daughter and this would have affected her. My test was negative fortunately.

Are you definitely being tested or is it just a referral to a counsellor. A referral doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be tested which I didn’t realise until I arrived at my appointment.

If you want to know any more, feel free to ask. x