My brother and sister each got tested last month - one in England and one in New Zealand. I am really proud of them as neither really wanted to - and I honestly didn't nag (because I knew that would make them dig their toes in).
The great news is that both of them have had clear diagnoses. They are both in their mid 50's.
However in both cases they were told that their adolescent children should be tested (one has an 18 year old son, the other a 12 year old daughter, and it was as much in their interests that I hoped they'd get tested.
All my reading on this site would suggest that if they're each clear (and their age too), then their kids would be okay, as they wouldn't have had the genetic codes to pass on.
Any advice? Are the doctors simply looking to maximise income or should they take it as genuine advice?
The great news is that both of them have had clear diagnoses. They are both in their mid 50's.
However in both cases they were told that their adolescent children should be tested (one has an 18 year old son, the other a 12 year old daughter, and it was as much in their interests that I hoped they'd get tested.
All my reading on this site would suggest that if they're each clear (and their age too), then their kids would be okay, as they wouldn't have had the genetic codes to pass on.
Any advice? Are the doctors simply looking to maximise income or should they take it as genuine advice?
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