When it Comes to Genetic Information, Sharing is Caring | HuffPost

When it Comes to Genetic Information, Sharing is Caring | HuffPost

Kaylene Ready, ContributorGenetic counselor at Counsyl with a passion for proactive health

When it Comes to Genetic Information, Sharing is Caring

08/03/2017 01:01 pm ET

Imagine you find out you are at increased risk to develop colon cancer. And not just a small increase in risk, rather a lifetime chance of up to 80 percent to develop cancer kind of risk. You might feel empowered, overwhelmed or even downright terrified.