I know I'm jumping the gun, but I'm worried and scared. I've just found out I'm very high risk of developing breast cancer. I had Leukaemia a number of years ago and the thought of going through all that again is terrifying me. Due to family problems, I've only just found out about the medical/ family history of my dad's side of the family. It turns out my DNA I'm 50% Ashkenazi Jewish and both my Grandmother and great aunt died of breast cancer. I also have been on HRT for the past 30 years (didn't know I had a risk). I'm now so scared and haven't a clue what will happen going forwards and how long it might take. My Grandma apparently got breast cancer first in her mid to late 50's and I turn 53 next month.
How long does gene screening take to happen on the NHS and should I empty my savings and have the test done privately. I feel like I'm sitting on a time bomb about to explode.