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Should I Meet with a Geneticist After a Negative Test Result?

KC

Community Member

2 years ago

I recently had a 2nd genetics test the first over 20 years ago. My oncologist said it was negative when I requested to meet with a geneticist. Is this normal or are there questions I need to raise with a geneticist?

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Meeting with a geneticist after a negative test result can still be valuable, especially given the advances in genetic testing over the past 20 years and the importance of understanding what the results mean for you and your family. Many people find it helpful to discuss their family history, learn about emerging research, and understand if future testing might be recommended - these conversations can provide peace of mind and help with making informed healthcare decisions.

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RA

Community Member

6 months ago

I had three genetic test and they can’t find me amongst 630,000

ME

Community Member

6 months ago

Mine was negative too. My understanding is that if it is negative there is no reason to see anyone specifically about your results. However, if you have questions but all means they should answer them. All my results were good/ negative (i had a mutation but it didn't mean anything at this point - there is no data out there to tell them what it means, if anything). But I had questions and they answered them all for me, this was all done over the phone. I also did research on it myself.

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Meeting with a geneticist after a negative test result can still be valuable, especially given the advances in genetic testing over the past 20 years and the importance of understanding what the results mean for you and your family. Many people find it helpful to discuss their family history, learn about emerging research, and understand if future testing might be recommended - these conversations can provide peace of mind and help with making informed healthcare decisions.

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