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A genetic test that could determine men at the highest risk of developing aggressive disease could change how prostate cancer is treated, he says, since doctors would be able to more accurately predict which men would need more rigorous follow-up and which men likely wonât have to worry about their prostate that much.
There is also a genetic test for Huntingtonâs disease, which can be used to confirm a diagnosis, and also identify future risk in people who have Huntingtonâs disease in their family. It is recommended that the genetic test be accompanied by counseling, since a positive diagnosis can be emotionally devastating.6.