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What are some of the positive outcomes of genetic testing?
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Vast issue: Genetic testing can help with diagnosis of tumors, indicate optimal treatment of tumors and other disease, help in prognostication, risk of development of some diseases, e.g. Colon cancer. Genetic testing is essential for counseling in inherited disorders, e.g., tay sachs disease. Genetic testing may be used for diagnosing diseases in the fetus and the list is increasing rapidly.
Answered 10/17/2012
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