Cancer, Genetic Testing, and Hard Choices: What Would You Do?

The Weekly Checkup
Senior's Health	April 8, 2008

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Today's Poll If genetic test results indicated that cancer was very likely in your future, what would you do? Your options are: I would do what it takes, including removing parts of my body, to reduce my cancer risk. I would consider myself informed and be vigilant about detection. I would not have undergone genetic testing in the first place. advertisement Sponsored Health Centers Learn more about the disease and treatment options in our Alzheimer's Education Health Center. Click to chat with Oncology Specialist! Educate yourself on cancer treatment options.

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