Whole genome sequencing

[saltygirl]

Whole genome sequencing. Is it worth it? What is your experience?

[saltygirl]

No, genetic testing. My friend who is a physician is recommending it. For about $3,000 I would get full genetic genome sequencing done - not just cancer but all possible conditions. It would stay in a database. And the company would send me annul update if new genes are discovered. I am asking my onco about it as well.

[saltygirl]

I know what my tumor mutations were. Crazy but I have braf and cras together. That was believed to be exclusive. It’s very unusual to have both.

[Rock_Robster]

I’m not sure if it’s the same thing, but I had genetic testing done which looked at some 70 known mutations and genetic changes which could be linked to increased cancer risk. Didn’t find anything potentially pathological. I mainly did it as my wife and I were considering having kids via IVF, and we would have had the option to screen/select out genetic conditions. The testing took a while but was free as part of a study.

[saltygirl]

Hi,
I had genetic testing done. This is different.
DNA sequence of an organism's genome. It has been offered to determine an individual’s risk of future disease based on a subject’s DNA mismatch from “normal.” However, other than relatively rare monogenic diseases (caused by one gene), most illnesses and traits result from multiple gene interactions coupled with environmental and lifestyle.