Genetic Testing Preparation Checklist

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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 haven’t been diagnosed but I test positive for a cancer-related mutation, does that mean I am going to be diagnosed with cancer?

If I haven’t been diagnosed with cancer and 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 already 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 your counselor during your pre-test counseling appointment:

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