More articles about: genetic counseling
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What It Takes to Become a Genetic Counselor
Advances and public interest in genetic testing have surged, leading to increased demand for genetic counselors. Learn how U-M’s robust training program reviews applicants.
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Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing: What to Know Before You Go
Read about the pros and genetic testing and some of the negatives of genetic testing, and how genetic screening tests assist in understanding disease risks.
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What to Expect from Heart Disease Genetic Counseling
Learn about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases and find out what you can expect during a genetic counseling session.
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3 Important Laws that Protect Genetic Counseling Patients from Discrimination
Learn about the laws that protect patients from discrimination after genetic counseling. Read excerpts from three genetic testing protection laws.
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Collecting a Family’s Cancer History: What You Should Ask
Collecting a family history of cancer is the first step in identifying hereditary cancers. Learn more about inherited abnormal genes & genetic cancer testing.
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How Cancer Genetic Testing Can Save Lives
Cancer risk assessment & cancer genetic testing help in understanding your chance of getting cancer. Learn why you should share cancer test results with family.
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Taking an At-Home Genetics Test? You Might Still Want to See a Counselor
University of Michigan genetic counselor explains the new wave of at-home genetic tests and the importance of reviewing those tests results with a professional.
