Genetics Appointment

Hi @Sister. I've just done a genetic test and qualified for the free one. It's a point system based on the boxes you tick. I was 38 at first diagnosis (2005)- the younger diagnosis is a tick. I've had 2 subsequent diagnoses - 2009 and May this year. I had a great grandmother have BC and Mx in the '60s but was told that was too far back. Then Oct last year my mum was diagnosed at 73. Dr then referred me for the test. There is also bowel cancer in the family - father and aunty. I was mentally prepared for a +ve result but it came back negative. I couldn't fathom the number of DX I'd had and not have something that caused it. So I'm more confused now. There is another test I can do that is for a larger number of genes known to be linked to BC and I am considering that. I have to pay for that. I am finding it difficult to come to terms with no explanation. So be prepared that you may be none the wiser or informed if you do the test. I know that the surgeon was suggesting right Mx if I tested positive to a gene given my history (already had L Mx)  but I received my new diagnosis on right breast before the gene results cam back so it was a Mx anyway. I don't know if it makes a difference on type of chemo or not - although I would have thought that was more to do with type of cancer. For me it was more about risk for family members - son and cousins. It may not give you any answers, which is where I find myself now. I would suggest having the consult so you know all the parameters and whether you have to pay - and what a result will do for you: will it inform treatment or flag risks for family members. Then decide once you have all the info. It's another layer of decision and worry on top of everything else we have to weigh up with BC. I'm happy to answer any other questions if I can  and wish you well with the decision. Take care. :)