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[quote=Anonymous]I was tested after my mom got breast cancer in both breasts at different times. Covered by insurance. She was tested first and came back with a genetic mutation that not only causes several types of cancer, but also causes birth defects when both partners carry the mutation. I was relieved to find out b/c now I am closely watched by an oncologist twice a year (including imaging). If you have an elevated risk then you likely need to be screened more often. Also my eldest daughter is of child bearing age so we had her tested. She also carries the mutation so will need to get her future partner tested before having kids. [/quote]
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