More Info on Genetic Testing

So I had the interview appointment.

I am still waiting for the letter that will tell me what the computer model says is the percentage of probability that my test could come back positive.

I heard from the testing company after they checked my insurance benefits.

The test is $3750. My insurance does cover it, but since I have not paid my deductible yet this year, it would still cost me around $700 out of pocket. If I had done it last year when my deductible had been met many times over, it would have only cost me $200.

But that doesn't really matter. If I was convinced that I needed the test, of course I would do it. Regardless of the cost. They even take payments with no interest.

So I know that while I grouse about the cost of it, that is not my real objection.

I am seriously considering not doing it because I believe the probablity that I have the mutation is very low, and if I did have it, I would not want that information on my health insurance files for the rest of my life.

I am also standing up and saying "enough". Enough tests. Enough doctor's appointments. Enough statistics that are talking about my life span. Enough doing things based out of fear. I have made the best choices that I could with every treatment option that has been offered to me. And so far, my choices have been on the conservative side.

But this time, I'm voting for taking my chances.