How do you get tested for the breast cancer gene?

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Accordingly, how much does it cost to get tested for BRCA gene?

There are different types of BRCA testing, and recently, more laboratories have begun to offer BRCA testing. At times, testing is fully covered by insurance. If not covered by insurance, there are self-pay are available starting at around $250, though the cost of the test varies by laboratory.

Also Know, is genetic testing for breast cancer worth it? Most breast cancer cases aren't genetic. However, if you opt for genetic testing and find out you also have the gene, here's what that means. Most women that have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation, which is an abnormal gene, are diagnosed with Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) syndrome.

Keeping this in view, what age should you get tested for BRCA gene?

age 25

How do you know if breast cancer is hereditary?

In hereditary breast cancer, the way that cancer risk is inherited depends on the gene involved. For example, mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to increase a person's chance of developing cancer.