If you’re considering getting genetic testing to assess your cancer risk, you should talk to your family members first, says Rachel Webster, a genetic counselor at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Genetic testing can empower people with important information, and knowing your family medical history can play a big role in determining if it’s necessary. “Asking questions about what might be going on with your aunts, your uncles, your cousins, your grandparents … that’s going to make it a much easier process for your genetic counselor and your physician.”
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