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Jewish Genetic Diseases: Expert Guide to Testing and Prevention Options
Genetic testing has revolutionized how we approach family planning and proactive health management. For individuals of Jewish ancestry, understanding genetic health risks and available screening options can empower you to make informed decisions about your future health and family planning journey. Modern genetic screening provides unprecedented insights into your health, allowing for informed decision-making and proactive healthcare management.
What to Expect When Working with a JScreen Genetic Counselor
Genetic counseling is a service that provides you with important information about how genetic conditions might affect you or your family. There are a number of reasons you might seek genetic counseling in which a genetic counselor can help you determine whether a genetic test may be right for you or to help you better understand the results of a genetic test.
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What are my options if I’m BRCA positive?
There are several options to reduce your chance of developing cancer, or to catch it early, if you are BRCA positive. Options differ for men and women, depending on their risk for certain cancers:
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Do I need to get tested if my partner isn't Jewish?
While many of the diseases on the JScreen panel are more common in Jewish individuals (even those with only one Jewish grandparent), they are not exclusive to those with Jewish backgrounds.
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Will you advise me not to get married if we're both carriers?
JScreen’s goal is to provide information. Our genetic counselors do not make recommendations for carrier couples. Instead, they discuss the genetic condition of concern, and explain available reproductive options to the carrier couple.
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5 Ways to Celebrate Men’s Health Month This Year
by Nadine Paull - Relationships offer the best of so many worlds: exhilaration, excitement, hard work, and familiarity. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining healthy, balanced relationships, is making time for quality time — and knowing how to spend that time effectively!Whether you’re a fan of the classics or up for trying something new and exiting, this list of go-to date ideas has your next date night covered!Dinner and a MovieLet’s start with the basics!
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