Genetics Genomics and Environmental Health
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Genetics, Genomics, and Environmental Health
Do you anticipate obtaining your DNA profile? Why, or why not?
What are the pros and cons of finding out your genetic makeup?
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Kelsie Schulte
Discussion 4 
Do you anticipate obtaining your DNA profile? Why, or why not?
I honestly am not sure if I want to obtain my DNA profile. Why? Because yes it would be good to know what I have in my genetics, to be aware of possible complications in the future to prevent but then again some of them are not preventable where to all I will have then is a worry of whether or not it will happen to me. There’s good and bad to it but as of now, I believe I have lived a good life without knowing what is next and just living day to day not wondering if it will or when something will strike in my life.
What are the pros and cons of finding out your genetic makeup?
The pros and cons to finding out your genetic makeup is basically my reasoning above. Finding out can lead to worry and stress that is unneeded but can also be good to lead to preventive measures you can take and start doing now. Also, just like everything else, we are not the only people that have access to our information, there is no telling who may see these results and what if it could possibly effect other things in the future such as our insurances. I believe this can lead to coinsurances that don’t need to happen or thoughts that probably would never be in our minds if we did not predispose ourselves to with the findings.
Reference:
R. S. (2018, June 18). Results Of At-Home Genetic Tests For Health Can Be Hard To Interpret. Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/06/…
Jennifer Ruiz
In 2008 I was diagnosed with Stage 2B right breast cancer. In 2009 after completing my chemo and radiation treatments, I underwent testing for the BRCA 1 and 2 genes by the recommendation of my doctor. I have two daughters, and positive results would mean an increased risk that they could develop breast cancer as well. Thankfully the results were negative! I don’t remember much about the testing procedure at the time, because it’s been so long. But I do remember it costing about $200 or so, and it wasn’t covered by my insurance.
One of the pros of finding out your genetic makeup is knowing your risk for disease as well as other family members. A con is that the results can trigger negative feelings such as guilt, anxiety, and depression.
Joy, K. (2017). Pros and cons of genetic testing: What to know before you go. Retrieved from https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-managemen… genetic-testing-what-to-know-before-you-go
