Braca testing?

Good morning, not quite sure what to do!

my mum passed away 10 years ago, with metastic breast cancer, she was first diagnosed in her late 50's, and had 5 years clear after a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. She was  rediagnosed and died after 18 months in her mid 60's. I know she had TNBC at her first diagnosis. My question is would my sister and I know, if it was a Braca gene mutation? Should we have been tested? Since then 2 of my aunts have had pancreatic cancer (and died), and another one just diagnosed with DCIs ? Both over 60 at diagnosis?  My sister and I are 57, and 58 with daughters and granddaughters? Shall we ask to be gene tested? Or would we have been told when my mum was diagnosed? Prob 20 years ago? Thank you! Sorry it's so long! 

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  • [@Lorriesue63]‍ 

    Hi, sorry your going through this. My advice would be to see your GP asap and ask if your eligible for genetic testing. 

    I was diagnosed with BC at 32 and had previously asked for testing.. however I had no immediate family members with BC , only my aunt, cousin and granny on my dad's side so was refused. Unfortunately, a few years later after my own BC diagnosis it was confirmed I have a BRCA 2 gene mutation. 

    I'm just glad I can help my family members get the tests now. 

    They don't often come to you for testing, I've had to give a letter to my family confirming the gene mutation, now they have to book an appointment with their gp and go through the process. 

    Any questions please ask, I wish you the best

    Phili xx

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  • [@Lorriesue63]‍ 

    Hi, sorry your going through this. My advice would be to see your GP asap and ask if your eligible for genetic testing. 

    I was diagnosed with BC at 32 and had previously asked for testing.. however I had no immediate family members with BC , only my aunt, cousin and granny on my dad's side so was refused. Unfortunately, a few years later after my own BC diagnosis it was confirmed I have a BRCA 2 gene mutation. 

    I'm just glad I can help my family members get the tests now. 

    They don't often come to you for testing, I've had to give a letter to my family confirming the gene mutation, now they have to book an appointment with their gp and go through the process. 

    Any questions please ask, I wish you the best

    Phili xx

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