What are the Potential Outcomes of Genetic Testing?
Genetic testing can result in several possible outcomes:
Positive Result: A genetic mutation associated with increased cancer risk is found, indicating the need for further action. Negative Result: No mutations associated with increased risk are found, although this does not entirely eliminate the risk of cancer. Variants of Uncertain Significance (VUS): Changes in genes are found, but their impact on cancer risk is not yet clear.
Each outcome requires careful interpretation and discussion with a genetic counselor to determine appropriate next steps.
