Decoding the entire human genome within the past decade has led the industry to develop inexpensive gene sequencing. This discovery has enabled many individuals to access their own genetic information. It’s critical to learn and explore what’s in our genome in order optimize our healthcare and take action to avoid any potential deaths. Regardless, there are numerous ethical and personal choices to consider before disclosing genetic information. While learning about which genes are risky would help us make lifestyle changes, the cost of the risk determines how we prioritize our approaches in different scenarios. While several risky genetic mutations, such as BRCA mutation, might lead one to make difficult decisions, other milder genetic conditions might lead us to take different approaches. For …show more content…
Even though this condition has low prevalence of vascular complications, it is necessary to research about the mutation and how certain environmental factors can affect it. In addition, it is critical to look at your family members to see if they have any prevailing conditions that are similar to yours. If I was in a situation where I am very concerned about a perilous genetic mutation, I would have to balance between making ethical, personal, and lifestyle decisions. The first thing I would worry about is to consult a genetic counselor and see whether the mutation is heredity. In this scenario, it is critical to look into both your family history and your health. Dr. Theodora Ross, the director of the Cancer Genetics Program, discussed about the source of the BRCA predisposition with her mother. Ross came to realize that her father was never tested and the Ashkenazi Jewish mutation actually came from her mother’s side. Ross felt that there is a responsibility to inform the relatives that might have this mutation before it was too