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I have traditional Medicare (not Medicare Advantage) and AARP Supplemental (Medigap) insurance. I had two genetic tests: 1) a test of my own genes (by Invitae) and 2) Oncotype DX which tests the cancer's genes. Both tests were completely covered by Medicare & AARP Supplemental--except for $20 copay. The $20 copay is standard with my particular insurance.
I'm not sure what genetic counseling entails, but it wasn't offered to me. Maybe it should have been since there is quite a bit of cancer on both sides of my family. I have two children--I'm wondering if they should be getting the genetic tests and counseling. Does anyone know?
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@peggydobbs
Was it determined you had genetic mutations?
Because I have the BRCA2 and CHEK2 mutations, that meant my son had a 50% chance of getting each so I was told he should be tested at 35 years old. He was tested and inherited both mutations.
My mom her got tested for BRCA2 right after my diagnosis so we could determine which side of the family it came from and free one side from worry. I didn’t know about CHEK2 until I did additional testing 5 years later with my son. Mom was negative so we knew BRCA2 came from my dad who died young in a car accident. Two of dad’s siblings then tested for BRCA2 and were negative so their children didn’t test. I don’t know which side CHEK2 came from since mom and dad had both passed when that was discovered.
I hope this info helps you decide.