| Understanding Genetic Testing |
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Introduction |
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What are genes? |
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How do genes work? |
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How are genes linked to disease? |
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How does a faulty gene trigger disease? |
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How do gene mistakes occur? |
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How does heredity influence disease? |
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What is gene testing? |
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What are the uses of genetic testing? |
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How are disease genes identified? |
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What types of diseases can be predicted with gene tests?11 |
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What is the relationship between genes and cancer?12 |
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What does a predictive gene test tell you?13 |
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How do scientists develop predictive gene tests?14 |
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What is the current status of predictive gene testing for cancer?15 |
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What are the benefits of gene testing?16 |
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What additional benefits may be expected from gene testing?17 |
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What are the limitations of gene testing?18 |
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What are the risks of gene testing?19 |
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What is the role of genetic counseling?20 |
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Who are candidates for gene testing?21 |
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What obstacles stand in the way of wide-scale testing?22 |
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How can someone decide whether to have a gene test?23 |
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Glossary |
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