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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any time you have this kind of genetic testing you should have genetic counseling as part of the process.  One of the things covered would be ramifications, including insurance, for the results so you have information when you make the decision to go ahead.[/quote]

Yes. I recently got a referral for genetic couseling session at GU.  My maternal grandmother died from ovarian cancer at 31 years old (and had 3 small children).  Thankfully, my mom is 69 and never been diagnosed with cancer.  She has 2 biological brothers so we don't have other female history in her family.  My sister hasn't either.  My father did have colon and kidney cancer. Thankfully, caught early.  He is an only child.  Colon and ovarian are sometimes to related.

GYN said there were enough different links to justify a referral for teh counseling if I want.  My grandmother's ovarian at such a young age has freaked the hell out of me my whole life.  There is just not adequate testing and I had to fight to even get an ultrasound when I was having some symptoms.

I will admit--I have a background in genetics so I am fascinated about learning about my genes.  I also had my kids at 35 and 38 so I want to be around as long as possible. I feel if I know there is some precursor I can at least get more preventive testing covered.[/quote]

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