Gene testing

Hi Pixdee,

I have just come through the genetic testing, found out yesterday I’m negative (5 weeks after blood test and 4 months from referral). I was referred by my Breast Surgeon/MDT as 2 primary breast cancers in 8-9 years.

As far as I understand it your GP could refer you, you’d go through screening and then testing if they feel appropriate and then if positive your family would eligible for testing. There are lots of booklets available, mine were given to me and written by Macmillan. Link here to information https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/genetic-testing

I hope that helps. Best wishes, Karen 

Hi Karen

Thank you for the information, that's really helpful.  I'll check the links. 

Best wishes

Dee

I was referred for genetic testing by my breast cancer team, so the initial steps were done in the same hospital where I am being treated. However, this was during treatment. If you are still in touch with the breast cancer team and they have not discharged you, then possibly you could contact your nurse and request a referral. If not, the GP can refer you, but it would be better if you have something in writing from the consultant who recommended it (possibly your daughter's appointment summary letter?)