30 September 2007
Genetics & Breast Cancer...
What would
you do?
After hearing that she is in a high risk group for developing cancer, a 33-year old healthy woman considers a preventive mastectomy.
1. Watch the Video
2. Read the Story
3. Answer the Questions below
4. Post a Link for another human condition that has a genetic component.
2. Read the Story
3. Answer the Questions below
4. Post a Link for another human condition that has a genetic component.
QUESTIONS
1. Do you think that being able to identify the presence of a gene for breast cancer (or any other disease) is good?
2. Would you take the genetic test to find out if you were at risk for getting breast cancer? (guys… yes, men do get breast cancer)
3. If it were available, would you consider altering the genetic makeup of your unborn child to prevent it from getting any genetically caused disease or syndrome?
2. Would you take the genetic test to find out if you were at risk for getting breast cancer? (guys… yes, men do get breast cancer)
3. If it were available, would you consider altering the genetic makeup of your unborn child to prevent it from getting any genetically caused disease or syndrome?
# posted by Henry @ 5:59 PM 
