Have you been tested for the cancer gene?

[shootingstar]

I have made the decision NOT to get tested because I don't want the insurance companies to refuse to pay because it was a pre-existing illness if I have the gene and someday end up with breast cancer. I know it's illegal for them to do that, but I don't trust them as far as I can spit.

It continues to amaze me about the pre-qualification 'problems' and private health care insurance companies in the U.S.

But another whole topic in itself which doesn't address itself's friend's dilemma.