Genetic Counseling and Testing

(Receiving counseling about family medical history and genetic testing)

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Meeting with a genetic counselor to discuss family medical history and receiving tests to examine genes or chromosomes for abnormalities or blood for biomarkers that might indicate a potential risk for developing a disease or disorder.

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Seek a doctor, medical practice and/or medical center that offers combined counseling and testing.

Prepare to contact relatives to find out specific medical histories.

 

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Genetic Counseling and Testing

My father died of breast cancer. As I prepared to turn 40, I realized that I wanted to know if I carried the gene as a way to figure out what type of screening and preventative measures I wanted to take for myself. Read More

Rachel, female, 39, Massachusetts

 
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