GENETIC TESTING
Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person's chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
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What are the Benefits of Genetic Testings
What are the Benefits of Genetic Testings
Genetic testing has potential benefits whether the results are positive or negative for a gene mutation. Test results can provide a sense of relief from uncertainty and help people make informed decisions about managing their health care. For example, a negative result can eliminate the need for unnecessary checkups and screening tests in some cases. A positive result can direct a person toward available prevention, monitoring, and treatment options. Some test results can also help people make decisions about having children. Newborn screening can identify genetic disorders early in life so treatment can be started as early as possible.
Advantages
Advantages
- A sense of relief from uncertainty
- Reduce the risk of cancer by making certain lifestyle changes if you have a positive result
- In-depth knowledge about your cancer risk
- Information to help make informed medical and lifestyle decisions
- Opportunity to help educate other family members about potential risk
- Earlier detection, which increases the chance of a successful outcome
Disadvantages or Risk
Disadvantages or Risk
- Testing may increase anxiety and stress for some individuals
- Testing does not eliminate a person’s risk for cancer
- Results in some cases may return inconclusive or uncertain