genetic testing re breast cancer?

[10poundstogo]

My mum is recovering from BC and has recently seen a geneticist. She has been tested and it will take 3 months to come back. The geneticist having taken a history said a genetic problem is 'likely'. 2 of my mums 7 sisters have also had BC and also a case of ovarian which is related to the BC. Apparently the average is for 1 in 9 women to get it at some stage. If she does have a genetic problem then I have a 50% chance, and if I do then DD has 50% chance too. I am not panicing or anything - my dad also has cancer at the mo and its been a real slog so I only deal in definte's and dont worry about maybe's anymore. Just wondering if anyone else has been thru this process and how it worked out for them and how they decided to address the problem, Wondering how i would address it with DD in the event that results show its positive. She is only 3 so plenty of time to consider!

My neighbour down the road had her ovaries removed after she found she had the gene connect to ovarian cancer. She seems quite happy with that decision.

I hope things are going well for your mum.My mother died of breast cancer in the 1980's and her mother also had the disease.It was deemed likely we had the gene. At 21 the consultant spoke to me about testing (I'm 35 now)I decided not to be tested- to be honest I was too scared.I knew it would change my life choices. The consultant was brilliant, totally respected my choice and has put screening into place. Since then I have been screened at least once a year for breast cancer. I eat healthily, take moderate exercise and look after myself. Every now again the testing is raised as if i do have the gene I could recieve a preventitive masectomy but it's just not something I want. It is a big decision to make 10pound. sorry for the long post. Hope this helps.

thanks. i have no strong feelings about what I will do just yet, its a long way off needing to make a decision, it could just be bad luck, not genetic. Just have to bide my time for another 7 weeks until mum gets her results.