Hi there.
I have a history of family cancer (breast and bowel) I also have a defect in chromosome 14.
I went to the doctors (Nanna’s orders as she was my age when she was first diagnosed) with sticky clear discharge out of one breast, sudden weight gain which I can’t explain, a change to a mole, and tenderness on the leaking breast. The doctor did not examine me. He gave me a family genetics question sheet to fill out which I did. And referred me to the genetics clinic. He didn’t take my symptoms into consideration just my family’s history. I am worried out of my mind and there’s an at least 18 week waiting list. Is there anything I can do to push a test on myself? I don’t see how a genetics clinic will help when I have physical symptoms. Thank you.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us.
Cancer in the family can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking can help a lot.
As I was the patient I am not medically trained so can not give you an answer to your questions but can I highly recommend our various Macmillan Support Line Services - you can call them free on 0808 808 00 00 This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information and Clinical Information mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but also check this link to our Ask an Expert section.
All the best
