Tell Secretary Sebelius to adopt a legislation requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for BRCA gene mutation testing
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Sponsored by: The Breast Cancer Site
A woman who has inherited a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 is about five times more likely to develop breast cancer than a woman who does not have such a mutation. A positive genetic mutation test result can bring relief from uncertainty and allow women to make informed decisions about their future, including taking steps to reduce their cancer risk. Insurance companies should not have the right to decide who gets funded for testing. Take action today - sign the petition below and tell a friend. |
Mutation of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been linked to the development of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 12% of women in the general population will develop breast cancer sometime during their lives, compared with about 60% of women who have inherited a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Genetic testing can reveal an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.
Although insurance companies often cover genetic testing, coverage is not guaranteed. Take action today - urge Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to adopt legislation requiring insurance companies to cover genetic counseling and testing for the BRAC1 and BRAC2 mutations upon medical recommendation. Sign the petition below and tell a friend.
Dear Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, I urge you to adopt legislation requiring all insurance companies to provide coverage for BRCA gene testing upon recommendation from a medical professional. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second leading cause of cancer death, and unfortunately most of us know at least one mother, sister, or friend who has been touched by this disease. A woman who has inherited a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 is about five times more likely to develop breast cancer than a woman who does not have such a mutation, and families have the right to know about their own genetic risks. Medical experts, not insurance companies, should decide who is eligible for genetic testing. Your support is crucial to make these powerful prevention tools accessible to those who are at risk. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Teresa Heaps My sister who is a survior of breast cancer, which she was told she had at 39, has 3 beautiful daughters. They deserve this. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Louise Silver May I share with you one of my favorite rants? "Since when do accountants have the right to practice medicine?" Thank you for considering my comments. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Judy Echold |
| Oct 16, 2009 Nina Bahar From subjective view, preventative care in this situation would likely cost less than treatment if one is diagnosed with breast cancer due to the BRCA gene. |
| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) Women need this test for early detection so they know what they are up against and can prepair for it or whats to come. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Tracie Barnes Everybody deserves a chance to live. Please adopt this legislation |
| Oct 16, 2009 Debbie Grimes I am an ovarian cancer survivor,needing genetic testing to see if I am also a breast cancer candidate. Please help me and others to get these tests we need.Thank you from myself and two daughters. |
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| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) for my dauhters sake |
| Oct 16, 2009 carol robinson |
| Oct 16, 2009 Georganne Thompson This is such an important issue. For my daughter and grandaughter, I beg you to adopt this legislation. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Cathleen Brewster Please Support this legislation |
| Oct 16, 2009 Laurie Israel My daughter has the BRCA 2 gene and is Stage IV Breast Cancer. This could of been avoided. I just got tested and it was so hard to get done. UNFAIR |
| Oct 16, 2009 michelle prince |
| Oct 16, 2009 Cynthia Black |
| Oct 16, 2009 Karen Herrera |
| Oct 16, 2009 Mable Rose |
| Oct 16, 2009 Sherry Papier Yes,they cover Viagra, but not this. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Darlyn Papp |
| Oct 16, 2009 Vikki Holden If cancer is prevalent in a family then there is no reason for genetic testing to be withheld, it certainly isn't with other illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Elizabeth Soloway |
| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) Know that I am high risk and not having the insurane company pay for the test is like a waiting game to see if I will have breast cancer just because I can't afford the test. Please make it mandatory for the insurance companie. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Brian Frisch |
| Oct 16, 2009 Tamara Kowalski |
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| Oct 16, 2009 Jason Owensby |
| Oct 16, 2009 michelle swink |
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| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) My husband is BRCA2 positive. Thank god we found out in time for our daughter and son to be tested.My daughter's insurer denied payment even with family history. This should not be! |
| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) My Mother had breast cancer, so my two sisters are at high risk for breast cancer. The BRCA gene testing should be covered by medical insurance companies! Please support this legislation! Thanks! Mark L Fuzek |
| Oct 16, 2009 DEBBIE GHOLSON THIS SHOULD BE COVERED. It will save lives! |
| Oct 16, 2009 Donna Ayres |
| Oct 16, 2009 Linda Sain I have breast cancer in my family and it is anything that I can do to find a malignancy early could save my life. |
| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) The ONLY risk factor I had was a BRAC1 mutation of which I knew nothing about until I was diagnosed with and aggressive form of breast cancer. Please adopt this legislation as insurance co. have far to much power over these very personal decisions. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Marianne Holewski Physicians should be making these testing decisions....not insurance companies |
| Oct 16, 2009 Donna Willis |
| Oct 16, 2009 Ana H Marty |
| Oct 16, 2009 Donna Coffin The time has come! I don't know my birth mother's medical history and have had 2 breast biopsies (both fine) but I think I have the right to know. |
| Oct 16, 2009 Jamie Armbruster |
| Oct 16, 2009 andrea davis |
| Oct 16, 2009 Christy Williams |
| Oct 16, 2009 Stacey Frisch It is because of genetic testing that my mother knew that she carried the gene, and could have passed it on to myself & my sister. If it weren't for this, my sister would have never know that she carries this gene. No one should be denied this! |
| Oct 16, 2009 Julie Stark |
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| Oct 16, 2009 Laura Sutherly Insurance companies should not have the right to make that decision. All women regardless of their finances have the right to be tested if necessary. |
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| Oct 16, 2009 Melissa Cole everyone should be covered |
| Oct 16, 2009 (Name not displayed) survivor |
| Oct 16, 2009 SHARON KOBEL Insurance companies should NEVER have the final say in a matter like this-the test should be fully covered when recomended by a medical professional. |
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