Pete Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 My wife got me 23&Me and I finally sent the kit in and got the results. I was pretty excited about it, but before they tell you about your heritage, they ask if you want results around some diseases you may be predisposed to based on your DNA. Things like Alzheimer's, certain kinds of cancer, and heart disease. I actually struggled with this question alot. Do I want to know if I'm likely to get Alzheimer's? There's really not much you can do to prevent it, as far as I know. Do I always want that in the back of my head? What would do? Is it better to know or not know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I would want to know, yes. It should be somewhat apparent looking at your family history, but just for the cancer aspect I think it's worth it. That's something you can manage if you get out ahead of it. Of course, I haven't seen a doctor in 20 years, out of laziness, so I'm maybe not a good judge on stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Being predisposed to something helps you make better medical and life decisions. I think it's better to be in the know than in the dark. Like, if you're predisposed to heart disease, you can work on it now and do more cardio, or if diabetes, go lower carb in your diet. And hey, if you're predisposed to something incurable, you know what to donate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I?d also struggle making that decision but I think it?s for the better if you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 I'm in the 'let's know' camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 yes, but certainly with trepidation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Btw there are a few concerns with tests like these. I had this discussion the other day and apparently there are some concerns that years down the road if you found out a predisposition to disease x and didn’t disclose it to your insurance provider, thry could try to use that to reject coverage. Also I do believe there is some precedence for using sharing your results if you’ve committed a crime to identify you since the fine print in some of these say you agree to share your results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Don't buy several tests for multiple family members. who knows what happens when it turns out yours is different from your siblings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Don't buy several tests for multiple family members. who knows what happens when it turns out yours is different from your siblings. If so, were they ever really your true siblings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairBettsBlocksEverything Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 If so, were they ever really your true siblings? might ruin a holiday get together when your dad learns he ain't your dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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