gene test

Hi Nicky

I am also thinking about having genetic testing done.  I have a sister with 2 daughters and have 2 boys myself.  My way of thinking is that if my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, then I would probably want to know if I was a gene carrier also so that I could better monitor my risk of getting this horrible disease.  I would also want to know for the benefit of my daughters, if I had any.  I know it can affect your ability to take out life insurance but if I could potentially help my sister or my nieces from having to go through what I am going through, then I think it is probably worth getting it done.  Also, although my boys don't have too much risk, being boys, I know that they also may have a risk and that they themselves may be carriers of the gene which they could then pass down to future daughters etc.

I will be having another chat to my sister about this before I decide for sure but I think that between us we will probably decide to get it done as the benefits of knowing will most likely outweigh the disadvantages.

I hope this helps you???

Louise x