now it's my turn - my Mum needs prayers

[vettegirl]

Originally Posted by HarborRide

I am afraid to be tested myself in case we do carry the gene; I know a man and a woman who each tested positive for cancer related genes and both can no longer find insurance coverage. I don't want stigma that on my medical history, but I need to know.

If you really want to know can you go to Quest or LabCorp and pay cash for them to do the test for you? And if you're paying cash can't you use an assumed name to protect your privacy (and your insurance coverage)? All the cloak-and-dagger stuff will take your mind off your fear of knowing the results.

[HarborRide]

Originally Posted by vettegirl

If you really want to know can you go to Quest or LabCorp and pay cash for them to do the test for you? And if you're paying cash can't you use an assumed name to protect your privacy (and your insurance coverage)? All the cloak-and-dagger stuff will take your mind off your fear of knowing the results.

That was my first thought, and I called a lab that claims to guarantee anonymous testing. The receptionist told me the only genetic testing they do is paternity testing!

[SSRHEARTBEAT]

Vicki has been out of the loop lately, busy with her Mum. I recently had comunication with her about the ongoing medical problems.

Please be sure to keep her Mother, Vicki, and the family still in your Prayers, and Best Get Well Wishes.

[MoodyBlue]

Originally Posted by SSRHEARTBEAT

Vicki has been out of the loop lately, busy with her Mum. I recently had comunication with her about the ongoing medical problems.

Please be sure to keep her Mother, Vicki, and the family still in your Prayers, and Best Get Well Wishes.

U got it Big Guy.

[Jgrden]

Originally Posted by MoodyBlue

U got it Big Guy.

Us too.