Important links about Genetic Testing

These Breastcancer.org links may offer helpful information:

All about Genetic Testing:

• Genetics as a Risk Factor
• Genetic Testing as part of your Pathology Report
• What to do with your genetic test results
• Variants of Unknown Significance (VUS)
• Learning about your family background
• Genetic testing facilities and cost
• Challenges of Gathering a Family History
• Family Emotions During the Genetic Testing Process
• Family Relationships After Genetic Testing
• Sharing Genetic Information With Children and Young Adults

Read or listen to these inspirational stories of women testing positive for genetic mutations and facing tough decisions:

• Stories of Genetic Testing, Prophylactic Surgery, and Reconstruction: Kerry
• Stories of Genetic Testing, Prophylactic Surgery, and Reconstruction: Lorell

Watch as surgeons Alan Stolier, MD, FACS, Karl Ordoyne, MD, FACS, and Frank DellaCroce, MD, FACS of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery explain why women who test positive for a high-risk mutation may choose prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction, and how breast and plastic surgeons work together for the best cosmetic outcome.