Genetics team and my sons

Hi

I also am BRCA 2 and from my experience with Guy's hospital receiving genetics advice is crucial. It puts the BRCA diagnosis into perspective.  I have 3 sons and only one has gone for the test.  His results were negative.  So keep pestering would be my advice.

Thanks ricki - I will chase up

appreciate the advice

Hi mr t my sons have been giving letters for genetic testing I don’t have the gene but by husband did prostrate cancer so was just looking on here different kind of advice because they are also wanting to know for there future health your go may refer them 

Hi Sunsarah

When I was diagnosed with the BRACA 2 gene I gave my 3 sons the letters for genetic testing.  One of my sons went to his GP and was referred for genetic counselling.  He was tested and he has found he is not a carrier.  It is 50:50 on whether you have it or not.  He found the experience helpful.  If he had been positive he would have more regular prostrate cancer screening.  Guy's hospital start it at 40 years old. He also talked with them about how to share the news with his 2 daughters who were 6 and 4 years at the time. At my last breast screening check at Guy's we talked about why 2 of my son's have not taken up the option.  The consultant said they will if there is a need. 

So first call your son's GP who refers them to their nearest genetics team.  If they have a preference them they can specify where they want to go.  I should be under Great Ormond Street but wanted to be under Guy's as my sister was under them.

I hope this helps.

I would definitely chase it up, 

Thankyou Ricki

one son gone today the other son not ready I appreciate you taking the time to reply xx