Will the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Getting your genetic test results may have some advantages and also some disadvantages. Some are personal, others relate to our families and others involve social interactions beyond our families. We all have different values, beliefs, needs and circumstances.

To work out which factors are most important to you, we have provided short videos so you can hear what others can tell you from their experience.

Note: The stories presented, while by actors, use the words of actual people considering whether to have genetic testing.

Possible Advantages Possible Disadvantages
Personal
It can help me plan for my future
There is nothing I can do to prevent the disease
I would be sure to stay up-to-date on new information
Knowing I have the gene will make me worry too much
Family
It's important to me to know so I can share this health information with my family
In my family it is difficult to share this kind of information
Social
I could participate in research to help myself and others
Genetic test results might affect my insurance or employment (even though there are some protections)