|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
||||||||
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Home  Clinical Centers Auerbach Breast Center Our Clinics Breast Cancer Risk ...
|
 |
|||
|
||||
|
||||
 |
||||
 |
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Clinic FAQ
How long will the risk assessment visit take? What do I need to bring with me to my appointment? Do I need a referral for this visit? Will my insurance company pay for this visit? What should I expect during my risk assessment visit? Can I have genetic testing at the time of my risk assessment visit? Can I have genetic testing without having a risk assessment visit? No. You must meet with the nurse practitioner before having your genetic test. Genetic testing is not like a regular blood test; it has serious implications not only for your own health, but the health of your family members as well. Will my insurance pay for genetic testing? We will help you determine your benefits for genetic testing prior to starting your test. We can submit your test, but delay starting it until your benefits are confirmed. You can still have your test on the day of your visit and we will determine your benefits without delaying your test. Most insurance companies require that you meet certain criteria before they agree to pay for the test. You may want to call your insurance company prior to your visit to check your coverage for the test. Will I face health insurance discrimination if I am found to have a genetic mutation? It is highly unlikely that you will face health insurance discrimination based on your genetic status. There are both federal and state laws that protect you from discrimination. Should I make an appointment if I have already had breast cancer? Yes. It is possible that you had a hereditary form of breast cancer and, therefore, you could be at increased risk for getting a second breast cancer or other cancers such as ovarian cancer. If your breast cancer was hereditary, then other family members may be at increased risk too. By understanding your risk, you can possibly help your family members better understand their risk. If you have not been evaluated for hereditary breast cancer, or your evaluation was more than five years ago, you should consider having an evaluation. Should I discuss this with my oncologist? Yes, you should discuss the value of risk assessment and genetic testing with your oncologist if you have one. A consultation note regarding your risk assessment visit will be sent to your oncologist after your appointment.
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
