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I had a bi-lateral mastectomy 5 years ago. I was not tested for the BRCA gene at that time. Is it too late to be tested?

It is certainly not too late to be tested. BRCA 1 and 2 testing can be done on DNA extracted for a blood sample or from a buccal swab. NCCN guidelines for who should be offered testing were updated in April 2011. Generally if the guidelines are followed, insurance will cover the testing.

Myriad will provide testing kits to a doctor's office to facilitate the sample being sent in.

New answer by dianeradfordmd (Physician - Surgery - Breast (Verified)) in topic(s) BRCA-1, Breast Cancer Tests, Breast Cancer Survivors, Bi-lateral Mastectomy, Breast Cancer, Genetic Tests, Survivors, BRCA-2, BRACA-1 / BRACA-2 Screen, Tests

3 Answers | 5 months ago

I had a bi-lateral mastectomy 5 years ago. I was not tested for the BRCA gene at that time. Is it too late to be tested?

3 Answers | Started 6 months ago

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