Genetic Tests More Available, But No Less Complex

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Added: August 28, 2009 | Time 01:41 | Views: 242

Genetic testing used to be reserved only for those were were almost certain to get diseases like cancer. Now, almost anyone can request a genetic test from their doctor and more people than ever are getting them, but should they? Some genetics experts caution that testing isn’t for everyone and reading the results shouldn’t be left to just anyone.

Topics: Breast Cancer, Cancer

Tags: genetic testing, James Cancer Hospital, Ohio State University, Ohio State Universty Comprehensive Cancer Center

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