Has anyone had genetic testing?? I am scheduled for it next week after contemplating it for a year. Just wondering if anyone had an experience that they would like to share. Thanks in advance.

I see that no one has posted a reply although there have been many that have read this post. I went today for the test it was just a blood draw. I will have the results in two weeks. Since I do think this is a valid topic here, I will just continue to post just to keep you up to date on it. LOL!! As I was driving home from the Dr's office I wondered if it was the right thing to do. Oh, well it's too late to second guess that, I will let you all know what happens.

I have had the test and was found positive. I think it's really important to know since you will need to make sure you are checked every six months.

I have lost 3 of my family members because they didn't know and have one more diagonosed with breast cancer.

I have also agreed to be a in a study. I hope your tests are negative but if they're not you will be one step ahead of cancer by being able to keep a check on it.

thanks for the kind words. I am anxiously waiting for the two weeks to arrive. I too have family history of breast cancer, my mother is a two time survivor, her sister, their aunt died of breast cancer in the 70's and my father's mother. on my mother's side all were diagnosed before the age of 40, I am now 37. I have been getting mammo's for the past 10 years so I am confident that I have been proactive. I also had an MRI this year for the first time. as it stands right now I see my breast specialist every 3 months so if the test is negative that won't change.

We found that with my daughter's test and mine they were held up by the lab waiting until the insurance co. verified they would pay. We didn't find out for three weeks (when we expected the results) that we would have to wait another 3 weeks. On the form you can agree to pay if the insurance company doesn't and that will not hold up your test. it took 5 1/2 weeks to get my daughter's, I'm still waiting.