Got my genetic test results... shocked by high colorectal cancer risk
The genetic test I took a month ago came back yesterday, and it showed an elevated risk of developing colorectal cancer in several categories. Of course, it's not confirmed by genetic factors alone, but I feel really terrible.
Given how much delivery food, late-night snacks, and alcohol I've been consuming... I think I really need to pay serious attention to my diet from now on.
I've already booked a hospital consultation for tomorrow. If anyone else has done a similar test, I'd appreciate it if you could share your management methods.
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I also had a high risk of colorectal cancer from the same test last year, and I'm still managing it. The hospital told me to get regular colonoscopies. I cut down on delivery food and started cooking at home, and six months later I lost weight and my blood test results improved. I also cut back to about one drink a week. Since genetic test results aren't definitive, you can definitely overcome it by improving your lifestyle. Good luck with your consultation tomorrow!
Isn't the accuracy of those tests lower than you'd think? A hospital consultation seems like the most accurate option.
I was also shocked when my test results showed a high risk of breast cancer, but when I actually went to the hospital and consulted, they said it would be fine as long as I manage it well. Since then, I've been eating mostly vegetables and started exercising. Don't worry too much!