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Q: Genetic Testing And Insurability ?
asked by: Tatum on August 12th, 2007
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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
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MandMs
replied on August 17th, 2007
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Re: Genetic Testing And Insurability ?
Tatum wrote:
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. T
hanks


It's reasonable to do the testing and my suggestion is to do it on your own, not connected with your insurance.
Don't worry to much, maybe you hadn't inherited the gene. Although the MSH2 gene leads to developing colon cancer in 85%, having it doesn't mean that you'll have colon cancer.The life style and environment are also important for some gene to be expressed during the life time.
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