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Thursday, September 10, 2009

The hidden cost of genetic screening

Is uptake of genetic testing for colorectal cancer influenced by knowledge of insurance implications? MJA 2009; 191 (5): 255-258.
Louise Keogh has authored this study, which looks at the causes of colorectal cancer. It found that people are choosing not to obtain genetic information because of how it will affect their eligibility for insurance, despite the fact that early screening can prevent cancer from progressing.

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