My paternal side of the family has a four generation history of colon cancer (my grandmother, father, 3 aunts, 2 cousins and 1 second cousin). My second cousin was diagnosed earlier this year at age 33. His genetic testing showed a gene change in a gene called MSH2 which causes a condition called Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer.
I would like to be tested to find out if I received this gene from my father but am afraid of insurability if I show this gene change. I’m looking for advice. Thanks