Genetic Variation Testing On Lynch Syndrome
Lynch Syndrome is an hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer which is a disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer. Researcher says that people who have lynch syndrome are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than anybody. The genetic test for lynch syndrome is MLH1. MLH1 is Mutl homolo g1, Colon cancer, nonpolyposis type 2. Lynch syndrome also have an risk of cancer of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Women with this disorder has a high risk of cancer. People with lynch may have noncancerous growths in the colon which is known as colon polyps. Colon polyps are small clumps of cells that form on the lining …show more content…
To answer this question look back at the above paragraphs it’s a lot of information right. I think it’s unnecessary for parents to have their children’s tested over a disorder that kids haven't even heard about. If the parents told them what it was and told them the defects of the syndrome the children’s probably would be worried for the rest of their life time knowing that they are going to die of this syndrome one day. Everyone is going to leave this place one day but why worry the kids now at a young age. I wouldn't want my child growing up worrying that she or he might die of lynch syndrome or any syndrome. So yes my answer is no parents should not tell their children or have them tested. For lynch syndrome kids shouldn't any why because a person wouldn't know if they have lynch syndrome until they are 50 years of age and older. And like researchers said women are more effective to this syndrome than anybody. Kids should grow up enjoying their life and living happy,disease free and getting prepared for life not worrying about how they are going to die when they get older. On the other hand parents i understand why u should tell them also, because it could be important for them to know be it can also be to worrying for them to know also. So parents think about the predicament you might be getting into if you have your child tested and
Lynch Syndrome is an hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer which is a disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer. Researcher says that people who have lynch syndrome are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than anybody. The genetic test for lynch syndrome is MLH1. MLH1 is Mutl homolo g1, Colon cancer, nonpolyposis type 2. Lynch syndrome also have an risk of cancer of the stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder ducts, upper urinary tract, brain, and skin. Women with this disorder has a high risk of cancer. People with lynch may have noncancerous growths in the colon which is known as colon polyps. Colon polyps are small clumps of cells that form on the lining …show more content…
To answer this question look back at the above paragraphs it’s a lot of information right. I think it’s unnecessary for parents to have their children’s tested over a disorder that kids haven't even heard about. If the parents told them what it was and told them the defects of the syndrome the children’s probably would be worried for the rest of their life time knowing that they are going to die of this syndrome one day. Everyone is going to leave this place one day but why worry the kids now at a young age. I wouldn't want my child growing up worrying that she or he might die of lynch syndrome or any syndrome. So yes my answer is no parents should not tell their children or have them tested. For lynch syndrome kids shouldn't any why because a person wouldn't know if they have lynch syndrome until they are 50 years of age and older. And like researchers said women are more effective to this syndrome than anybody. Kids should grow up enjoying their life and living happy,disease free and getting prepared for life not worrying about how they are going to die when they get older. On the other hand parents i understand why u should tell them also, because it could be important for them to know be it can also be to worrying for them to know also. So parents think about the predicament you might be getting into if you have your child tested and