About Breast Cancer: DIY DNA Test - Smart, Safe, or Risky?

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Would you want to get your DNA tested with a kit from Walgreen's? Many people would, but the FDA thinks it's not ready for prime time. DIY Genetic Test - Now You See It - Now You Don't Now you can get instant photos, a pint of ice cream, and a home test to reveal your genes at Walgreen's. But those newest test kits have been pulled from the shelves, due to an outcry from scientists and genomics professionals. The FDA says the kits may not be safe ... Read more Should You Have the Breast Cancer Gene Test? Has your mother, sister, aunt or close cousin been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer? If so, you may carry a genetic mutation that increases your risk of those diseases. Only 10% of all cases of breast cancer are genetic, but if you know your risk, then you have some decisions to make. Breast Cancer Risk Myths While its true that certain genetic mutations do increase the risk of developing breast cancer, there are other things that really don't affect your risk. Here are 8 popular risk myths, and the facts. Hint: Bras do not cause breast cancer, even if they are wired and shaped like nuclear weapons. Honest! Test Your Knowledge - Take The Risk Quiz Take a quiz with anywhere from 4 Easy to 18 Expert questions, and see what you score! Do you know the truth about risk for breast cancer? Breast Cancer Ads Dog Problems Bad Dog Behavior Puppy Dog Training Sick Dog Pee Dog Featured Articles Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Reader to Reader Pictures of Life After Breast Cancer The Story of My Breast Cancer Tattoo Breast Cancer Support Gifts You Have Made Advertisement