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I came across this news article concerning personal genetic testing. It was interesting. This lady found out that her grandmother was pre-disposed to an eye condition called macular degeneration which eventually caused her blindness. The lady found out she has a 60% chance of developing this herself, compared to the normal 3% chance. She believes 'forewarned is forearmed' and is now having regular eye checkups and taking eye strengthening vitamins. Her test cost about $1600 Canadian. They will probably keep improving these tests in the future.
Is this something you would consider one of these days or are you more comfortable not knowing?
Here's an interesting article I read yesterday in the newspaper, where a genetic study is pointing to new breast cancer treatments. They are seeing a relationship to ovarian cancer in here somewhere.
I have never had genetic testing. But, I do observe the health of my parents and my siblings to have an inkling of where I am headed. Genetic tests are expensive.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a good idea, but then would knowing always put a cloud over my head? I don't know.
ReplyDeleteI think I would prefer not to know....I already have macular degeneration, and I am not sure I would have wanted to know it in younger years. Valerie
ReplyDeletethanks for your input ladies, I'm leaning toward not knowing...
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