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Mum just diagnosed with BRCA2. What's next for me and my kids?
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My mum (70) has stage 3 ovarian cancer (I think 3b) and has been diagnosed with BRCA2. I'm 41 and in good health as far as I know. I have a daughter aged 3 and a seven-month-old son. And questions!

Because of fertility issues, I had a lot of investigations before conceiving both children, including pelvic scans and a hysterosalpingogram performed via keyhole surgery and during which they physically looked at my ovaries. Is it likely that any malignant changes would have been picked up during these screenings even though they were for a completely different reason? I realise the chances of my having inherited the gene are 50%, but to be honest I'm hoping for a little peace of mind while I wait for testing.

I'm in the UK. Will my mum's genetic counsellor arrange a referral for me for testing, or should I go to my own GP and get things in motion?

Is the likelihood 50/50? Is that a result of how the genetics work, or an average? Because when we look at the family history on my mum's paternal line, everyone has died of ovarian, pancreatic or prostate cancer.

My kids... If I have the gene, do I have them tested now, or do they get tested when they're 18? Is there any increased risk of childhood cancers? What would the implications be for my daughter in terms of family planning?

I'm sorry, I'm sure this has all been asked a million times, but if nothing else some hand-holding and reassurance would be very welcome.

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