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Who has to test for BRCA Gene
Hi ladies I'm 34 and got diagnosed with stage 2 IDC (clear margins lumpectomy, no lymph nodes involved). I've never been asked about testing for the BRCA gene. I have no family history of any time of...
Usually free testing is offered if you have 2 direct relatives...like Mum and Aunt with bc.
However they often di test young women with tnbc to ensure no gene. You can be referred to a genetic counsellor who can asses your genetic risk, offer testing if appropriate and counsel as needed. Much better than just a GP doing bloods.
However they often di test young women with tnbc to ensure no gene. You can be referred to a genetic counsellor who can asses your genetic risk, offer testing if appropriate and counsel as needed. Much better than just a GP doing bloods.