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Talking to your doctor
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Talking With Your Doctor
It’s important to ask questions about how BRCA mutation testing can inform your treatment plan, but it can be difficult to remember everything as you talk to your doctor.
- What are BRCA mutations?
- Who should get tested for a BRCA mutation?
- How are men impacted by BRCA mutations?
- What’s the process of getting BRCA testing?
- Will my insurance cover BRCA testing?
- Am I eligible for BRCA testing?
- When should I be tested for BRCA mutations?
- How can my BRCA results influence my treatment plan?
- Could my family members have a BRCA mutation?
- How do I talk to my family about getting genetic testing for BRCA?
- What happens if I do have a BRCA mutation?
- What are the pros and cons of knowing my BRCA mutation status?
- Should my family members get tested if I have a BRCA mutation?
”Once I found out that I was positive for the BRCA2 mutation, it motivated me to take charge of my own health. And if something doesn’t feel right, ask a doctor.”
- Jessica, a real patient with BRCA2-mutated breast cancer
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or
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