Comments on: BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genetic Testing in the UK http://www.blisstree.com/articles/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:44:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: dr anita khokhar http://www.blisstree.com/articles/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-568934 dr anita khokhar Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:42:31 +0000 http://www.geneticsandhealth.com/2005/12/14/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/#comment-568934 Hello! I would like to know what is the procedure for patients from india to get tested for BRCA1 AND BRCA2 genes for breast cancer , how long does it take and how much does it cost. Hello! I would like to know what is the procedure for patients from india to get tested for BRCA1 AND BRCA2 genes for breast cancer , how long does it take and how much does it cost.

]]> By: Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-567395 Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:21:48 +0000 http://www.geneticsandhealth.com/2005/12/14/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/#comment-567395 <b>Dr. Willems</b>: Thank you for your comment. I hope GENDIA proves to be a resource for many who need genetic testing in the Europe. Dr. Willems: Thank you for your comment. I hope GENDIA proves to be a resource for many who need genetic testing in the Europe.

]]> By: willems http://www.blisstree.com/articles/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-567392 willems Sun, 03 Sep 2006 15:23:09 +0000 http://www.geneticsandhealth.com/2005/12/14/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/#comment-567392 Dear Editor, With great interest I read your latest article on the test delays in the UK for genetic predisposition to breast cancer (BRCA testing). Complete analysis of both BRCA genes should not take longer than 2 months, and if the mutation in the family is already now the test can be performed in a few weeks. GENDIA, a European network of genetic labs (www.GENDIA.net) offers combined testing for both BRCA genes with a turnaround time of 6 weeks for a total of 950 Pounds or 1400 Euro. GENDIA ' s test includes complete sequencing of both genes combined with MLPA , the latest technology to detect gene deletions. This BRCA testing is freely available, also in the UK. With kind regards, Patrick Willems, MD, PhD Director GENDIA network Email : willemspatrick@skynet.be website : www.GENDIA.net Address : GENDIA Amerikalei 62 2000 Antwerp Belgium Phone : - 323 - 303.08.01 Fax : - 323 - 238.77.70 Dear Editor,

With great interest I read your latest article on the test delays in the UK for genetic predisposition to breast cancer (BRCA testing).

Complete analysis of both BRCA genes should not take longer than 2 months, and if the mutation in the family is already now the test can be performed in a few weeks.

GENDIA, a European network of genetic labs (www.GENDIA.net) offers combined testing for both BRCA genes with a turnaround time of 6 weeks for a total of 950 Pounds or 1400 Euro.

GENDIA ‘ s test includes complete sequencing of both genes combined with MLPA , the latest technology to detect gene deletions.

This BRCA testing is freely available, also in the UK.

With kind regards,

Patrick Willems, MD, PhD
Director GENDIA network

Email : willemspatrick@skynet.be
website : http://www.GENDIA.net
Address : GENDIA
Amerikalei 62
2000 Antwerp

Belgium

Phone : – 323 – 303.08.01

Fax : – 323 – 238.77.70

]]> By: Genetics and Health » Meeting with DNA Direct http://www.blisstree.com/articles/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/comment-page-1/#comment-567354 Genetics and Health » Meeting with DNA Direct Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:03:50 +0000 http://www.geneticsandhealth.com/2005/12/14/brca1-and-brca2-genetic-testing-in-the-uk/#comment-567354 [...] And how is DNA Direct faring? They’re building alliances with medical clinics that will be able to offer their patients the choice between in-house genetics testing or DNA Direct. Why would patients and their doctors prefer DNA Direct? Faster processing times, in-depth written reports, and email/phone access to genetic counselors. Also, the backlog at traditional genetics clics can be lengthy. In the UK, waiting times for BRCA testing appointments can be as long as nine months. [...] [...] And how is DNA Direct faring? They’re building alliances with medical clinics that will be able to offer their patients the choice between in-house genetics testing or DNA Direct. Why would patients and their doctors prefer DNA Direct? Faster processing times, in-depth written reports, and email/phone access to genetic counselors. Also, the backlog at traditional genetics clics can be lengthy. In the UK, waiting times for BRCA testing appointments can be as long as nine months. [...]

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