What is it?
Pros
Cons
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Cons#2
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What does it identify?
Changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins
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How can this test help you?
It gives you ample time to prepare
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How accurate is a genetic screening?
80-95% accurate
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How could this test help you when receiving a positive result?
Can inform you of an early sign of a disease
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What is the percent of inaccurate genetic screening results?
5-25%
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True or False; There are over 1000 types of genetic screening.
True
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What can parents decide based on this test?
If they want to have kids or not
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What is the false positive rate
The false positive rate is 3-5%
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How can this test help with a tumour?
Can help determine the prognosis
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True or False; Most insurance companies cover genetic screening costs.
False
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True or False; It only determines a person's chance of developing a genetic disorder.
False, it also determines the chance of the person passing it on to someone else and what kind of genetic disorder they have.
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Knowing these result what could you have to be prepared to do?
The change your lifestyle
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True or False; Your genetic screening results can NOT be viewed by anyone but yourself.
False, there is no law against someone being able to access your genetic screening results.
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In the future what are scientists hoping for?
That Genetic Testing will probably become more helpful in learning about a person’s risk for cancer
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True or false; Abnormal results can lead someone to become very angry, anxious and depressed.
True
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How could we bring down the cost?
By making this test more common
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What is the cost of a genetic screening?
The cost varies, usually from $300 to $2000
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Who should go for Genetic Screening?
Several first-degree relatives, Cancers in your family, Family members who had cancer etc.
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A genetic screening can detect all kinds of genetic disorders that the person may have.
No, there are some types of disorders that a genetic screening can't detect
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What could they provide to reduce the emotional pain?
Counseling on Prenatal and presymptomatic issues
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Is there a way to know if the genetic disorder is harmful/ invasive to the body?
No, there are some disorders that may or may not be harmful or invasive to that persons body.
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Why will doctors recommend Genetic Screening to someone?
When others in their family have had a certain disease or certain patterns of disease
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What type of cancer can be detected during a genetic screening that may be harmful/ invasive for one person but possibly not for another?
Breast cancer
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