Hi there. I lost my mum to breast cancer at a young age, she was only early 30s when she passed. She survived initially but it quickly returned and spread everywhere.

My sister has had various gyno issues and our GP suggested maybe testing for the BRCA. We completed the extensive application for it and sent it off and we were rejected on the basis it was only our mum affected in immediate family. 

We have a lot of cancer both sides of the family but only my mum had breast. 

Based on our application we have both had our mammogram start age lowered from 50 to 40. But they wouldn't test us for the gene

I'm now in my 30s and have a little girl so it's something I've wondered about. I know you can pay to get it done privately but unsure of the costs.

Definitely have a word with your GP and you can always complete the application and see if they think you are suitable for testing x

Hi there. I lost my mum to breast cancer at a young age, she was only early 30s when she passed. She survived initially but it quickly returned and spread everywhere.

My sister has had various gyno issues and our GP suggested maybe testing for the BRCA. We completed the extensive application for it and sent it off and we were rejected on the basis it was only our mum affected in immediate family. 

We have a lot of cancer both sides of the family but only my mum had breast. 

Based on our application we have both had our mammogram start age lowered from 50 to 40. But they wouldn't test us for the gene

I'm now in my 30s and have a little girl so it's something I've wondered about. I know you can pay to get it done privately but unsure of the costs.

Definitely have a word with your GP and you can always complete the application and see if they think you are suitable for testing x

Many thanks for your reply, I think it's around £1400, to get tested! Which is a lot! Sorry you got rejected and a big hug regarding the loss of your mum at such a young age. I hope both you and your sister have good mammogram results! X