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Hi all, I have only just joined the group. I'm 33 years old and was diagnosed with triple negative BC in February, a few weeks after moving to Sydney with my family (2 kids - 6 & 3) from the UK. Ta...
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Hi Shazinoz
I was also told $2500 for genetic testing also if I don't qualify and I am in WA. I only have it on my mothers side, my dad was adopted so don't know the family history there. It makes me furious that family history is a definite factor - what else should they need to qualify??? When I spoke to the lady who called me she wanted to wait until after the results of my lumpectomy came back to help determine if I would qualify. I have confirmed DCIS and she is going to call me Wednesday. I might enter in this mini state of origin and see if I can win. Although I don't like my chances we are always behind over hear :). Mind you if my pathology comes back only DCIS after my mastectomies with clear sentinel node biopsy I am going to feel like a winner regardless. My surgeon told me that if I had the gene he recommends bilateral mastectomies from age 35 yet if there is no cancer Medicare doesn't cover..... How the hell are these girls supposed to sleep at night if they can't afford that. I know I couldn't afford it and certainly couldn't sleep. Fingers crossed you qualify I'm sure you have paid a dollar or two in taxes.
Lara xx