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As a member, my experience with the Hereditary Cancer Risk Screening Test has been truly life-changing. My husband and I were particularly interested in the genetic testing component, and we ultimately decided to enroll, as it was offered through my employer. We reasoned that knowing our risks could empower us with information to safeguard our family’s health in the future.

During our genetic counseling sessions, we received unexpected news: both my husband and I carry a rare recessive mutation that can heighten the risk of colon cancer. While we individually are not impacted, there is a 1 in 4 chance that our children could have inherited the mutation from both of us—this revelation was sobering. Because we are now armed with this knowledge, our children can eventually undergo testing when they reach adulthood to determine their own genetic status. If they inherited both copies of the gene, they can take proactive measures, such as earlier screenings, to mitigate their risk of developing colon cancer.

I am immensely grateful for this product and the Hereditary Cancer Risk Screening it provided. It’s reassuring to know that through this benefit, we have taken a proactive step towards securing our family’s health and well-being.

JESSICA R.