Genetic Counseling and Testing
Meeting with a genetic counselor to discuss family medical history and/or 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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Genetic Counseling
I have a higher-than-normal family risk history for breast and ovarian cancer and wanted to understand my options for testing for the BRCA1 and 2 genes. Read More
Roxanne, female, 36, Massachusetts
Blood Test
Having spoken to the doctor, this time she was going to say nothing about blood as she stuck in the needle. Read More
Ken, male, 39, Massachusetts
Blood Test
I sometimes faint during blood tests, so I knew to look away when she drew the blood and think about something else. Read More
Ken, Male, 41, Massachusetts
BRCA Genetic Test
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 48. I have always been concerned about my health in general and breast cancer more specifically. Read More
Jen, female, 37, Massachusetts
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