For some peace of mind, it has been determined that there is no link between smoking and ovarian cancer ... like with lung, pancreatic, etc.
My dtrs. did not want the gene test until one went to a new ob/gyn who said I should have it done and she should as well.
I intend to speak with my Gyn/Onc this Thursday about it. (My father died from prostate cancer .. don't know if there's any connection with my ovca.)
Judy
Hi Angie has given you good advise. I had it done beacuse of my Grandmother,Grandfather, Mother and Father all dying from cancer, mine was paid by my insurance company because of my family history. I think it has to be immediate family. It is a very costly test around $1500. I have two girls and wanted to make sure I didn't carry the gene. I was lucky and tested negative.
Hugs and Prayers, Terry
Since you are concerned enough to ask, first, speak with your primary doctor about it and ask for a phone number for a genetic counselor (hopefully covered by your insurance.) If the meeting with a genetic counselor is not covered by insurance, be sure you feel comfortable enough to pay for it, because the genetic counselor may tell you not to worry about being tested. If paying for that reassurance is worth it to you, go forward with a meeting. In the meeting, everything will be discussed; family medical history, what the test is, how much it costs and if insurance will cover it, etc.
The first step is to speak with your primary doctor about your concerns and take it from there.
My best, Angie