Diagnosing disease

Studies of genes and proteins are leading to new diagnostic tools that can help detect disease earlier and with greater specificity.

Background


	Genetic testing for colorectal cancer A variety of tests, both genetic and non-genetic, can be used to predict and diagnose colorectal cancer. 26/03/06

	Genetic counselling Helping people faced with a diagnosis of genetic disease to understand the disease and the effect it will have on their lives, so that they can reach their own decisions about the future. 14/03/03

"Diagnosis is not the end, but the beginning of practice." Martin Fischer

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