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Understanding Cancer Series: Gene Testing
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Posted:
01/28/2005
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09/01/2006
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Gene Testing
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Genes in the News
DNA
Chemical Bases in DNA
DNA Molecules
Gene Subunits
DNA->RNA->Protein
Different Genes - Different Functions
Gene Mutations and Disease
Gene Mutations
Altered DNA->Altered Protein
Hereditary Mutations
Acquired Mutations
Human Chromosomes
Alleles
Altered Dominant Genes
Altered Recessive Genes
Disease Inheritance Is Complex
Gene Tests - Three Common Methods
Genetic Tests Serve Many Purposes
Microarray Analysis
Human Genome Project
Studying Genes
Searching Disease Families
Disease-Linked Genes
Gene Tests for Cancer
Many Mutations Lead to Cancer
Most Cancer Is NOT Inherited
Genetic Tests Find Mutations, NOT Disease
Benefits of Gene Testing
Limitations of Gene Testing
Major Limitations of Gene Testing
Psychological Consequences
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Confidentiality Concerns
Difficult Decision
Personal Decision
Importance of Counselors
Candidates for Testing
Technical Concerns
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