Genetic counseling and testing can help you understand your risk for cancer. Genetic tests help doctors look for mutations (changes) in certain genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2. If you have these mutations, you are more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer.
Talk with your doctor about genetic testing if:
If tests show that you are at high risk for getting breast or ovarian cancer, you and your doctor can discuss options for lowering your risk.
The Affordable Care Act covers counseling about genetic testing for some women. Depending on your
insurance plan, you may be able to get counseling at no cost to you. Talk to your insurance provider.
Visiting the doctor can be stressful. It helps to have questions written down before your appointment.
Print these questions and take them with you the next time you visit the doctor.
For more information about genetic screening for breast and ovarian cancer, visit: