I needed a genetic test to confirm what was suspected, that I had Myotonic Dystrophy. She and I discussed the benefits and risks of genetic testing and about the GINA legislation that had been put in place to protect people like me from discrimination based on genetic test results.
My family’s genetic condition is known as HPNCC or Lynch syndrome. HNPCC or hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer is an autosomal dominant genetic condition that has a high risk of colon cancer as well as other cancers.
I have a personal interest in DNA because I am beginning my career in ForensicScience, and have had extensive coursework in biology and genetics during my college education.
