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Understanding Cancer Series: Gene Testing
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    Posted: 01/28/2005    Reviewed: 09/01/2006
Slide 33  :  Who Should Know?

Because gene tests reveal information not only about the individual, but about his/her relatives and future offspring, the results can challenge family and other personal relationships.

With whom should a person share test results? Do the other family members want to know?

Who Should Know?