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Posted on Dec 16th 2007 4:00PM by Bethany SandersFiled Under: Womens Health, Diet & Weight Loss
New cases of breast cancer could number 200,000 this year, and it's a disease that's on nearly every woman's mind. Research in genetic testing has yielded a few clues about the role of heredity in the disease, and there are now tests available that can tell you if you may be genetically at risk. But these aren't necessarily tests that are recommended to every woman, and if you do think you want to go through with them, CNN has some things to consider first.
For instance, test results can be ambiguous, especially if you don't have a family history of the disease. And to be tested for every gene that's been associated with breast cancer to date, you'd have to spend tens of thousands of dollars -- an impractical amount for most of the population.
So if testing your breasts is something you're considering to stem your fears about the disease, take a minute to read this article. Your doctor can also help you best understand your options.
For instance, test results can be ambiguous, especially if you don't have a family history of the disease. And to be tested for every gene that's been associated with breast cancer to date, you'd have to spend tens of thousands of dollars -- an impractical amount for most of the population.
So if testing your breasts is something you're considering to stem your fears about the disease, take a minute to read this article. Your doctor can also help you best understand your options.
