DCIS genetic testing and Tamoxifen

I did a saliva test, no blood test. I was willing to do it and pay for it because I have 3 daughters and two sisters and I feel they need to know. Also, if I have a gene mutation my surgeon will take off my other breast and ovaries out - he is not keen at the moment!  I am expecting my results maybe this week - I was told a 4 week turnaround. 

Hello. I don’t have any family history, but the test was offered to me for free because I’m 39 and got multifocal and bilateral bc, so I accepted to do it. App via Telehealth took about an hour, got asked a lot of questions about family, medical conditions etc and got explanations on different gene mutations. Next I did a blood test and that was it. Still waiting for results as they take 6-8 weeks. Am really hoping it’s negative. Apparently it doesn’t change much in terms of treatment. Good luck in your decision (I wouldn’t have paid for it) Xx

Also, I didn’t add that I am 47 and just started tamoxifen two weeks ago. I understand your concerns over side effects - it’s too soon for me to say how it is (lots of other ladies on here have been on it for years) but for me I don’t really have a choice so just hope I can cope ok. I can’t say I know much about it from a preventative perspective - just from a recurrence perspective. Someone on here can probably advise on this. 

thanks  :)

I did genetic testing - I went through the Brisbane clinic then the test was from a Californian company. It was $480 Aus for the test itself and $570 for my clinic appointment which was via Telehealth. I do have a family history but I didn’t get anything back from Medicare.