DH has just heard that he can’t get genetic testing for breast cancer mutations locally. They only serve current oncology patients. The news came that he was being removed from the wait list after he was on it for 2+ years.
He needs testing, as his uncle is a carrier and passed the gene to both his kids- two of uncle’s four grandkids are also-one is not, one is male and has not tested yet. One cousin in mid twenties is getting surgery soon after her chemo and radiation is done, the other in early twenties (less than an year older than our older girl) is getting a preventative mastectomy this fall.
We are arranging to drive 5 hours away to get testing done. We live in a city that is the regional medical hub for outlying areas.
Our girls need this info as they need to make informed decisions for their future. And we seriously can’t get testing here?!?!
I just don’t know what to think or say.
Tough titty?!?!