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Sister
8 years agoMember
Genetic Testing
I've just gotten my referral for genetic counselling and feeling a bit miffed (my husband's annoyed too about the gap). Although I've yet to discuss it with the counsellor, as I understand from what ...
lrb_03
8 years agoMember
Hi, @Sister. I've just had a referral to see a Geneticist through the public system, 3 years after my diagnosis, amongst many others, my father has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I then found out about another uncle with prostate cancer. That makes 4 out of those 5 siblings with a cancer diagnosis. At this point, I'm going to find out if it's worth testing, there's no benefit to me at this point, but I do have a niece and nephew that may benefit from any additional knowledge.
I, too will have to think carefully about it from a cost perspective
I, too will have to think carefully about it from a cost perspective