Genetic Testing
Hi Ladies,
Just curious about how many of you have had or are going to have genetic testing and if so what were the results. I had it done and it came back inconclusive with an abnormality in the B...
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That's true, it's a personal choice whether to do genetic testing or not. I'm only referring to people who want to do genetic testing.
If after speaking to your specialists and they won't do anything to help, I'd pay for it and get it done, but thats me! I'm glad that I had genetic testing, because not only did it help me make the decision about what surgery to have, it also helps people who want to start a family. It made me think about what I can do inorder to prevent passing on the gene fault to my children if I was to go down that road. After having a family, I'd even think about having ovaries removed to prevent ovarian cancer. My geneticists told me that BRAC1 increases the chances of ovarian cancer after 35-40 years of age, especially after 40.
Genetic testing is very important for making these important decisions. I wish I was able to do it BEFORE I got BC and not AFTER. Jolie, who is in the spot light at the moment for this very same topic, is quite fortunate that she has all the money and resources at her fingertips unlike your average person.
All the very best with whatever you decide to do. Our different circumstances dictate the decisions we make in life. :)