Colon Cancer Genetic Testing

Why Would I Not Be Tested?

You might choose not to be tested because:

• No one in your family has had colon cancer, FAP, or HNPCC.
• Other people in your family have had colon cancer but you have regular screening.
• You would worry too much if you knew you had an increased chance of getting colon cancer.
• You would not change your decision about having children because of test results.
• Your health insurance would not pay for the test.

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: May 28, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Siobhan M. Dolan, MD, MPH - Reproductive Genetics
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