- How likely is it that I have a BRCA 1, BRCA 2 mutation, Lynch syndrome or another cancer-related mutation?
- What is the testing process like and how long does it take to get answers?
- Does the test provide information about my risk for other diseases besides cancer?
- If I test positive for a cancer-related mutation, does that mean I am going to be diagnosed with cancer?
- If I test negative for a cancer-related mutation, does that mean my cancer risk isn’t higher than average?
- Is it possible for my results to be uncertain or indeterminate? What does that mean?
- If I’ve been diagnosed with a certain type of cancer, can genetic testing help predict whether the cancer comes back?
- How does knowing my cancer risk help my family members? How should I advise them?
- Will you also talk to my family members about their risk based on my results?
- Does health insurance pay for the test? Can my insurance company increase my rates if I test positive?
- Are there support groups for my type of genetic risk that I can join?
- Will the counseling include risks that the mutation may have to my fertility?
Questions to ask during your pre-test counseling appointment
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