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In the Family: Hanke Family Test Results

Clip: Season 21 Episode 12 | 3m 57s

The Hankes, a family of three sisters, get the results of their genetic tests and find that two of the three sisters tested positive for the breast cancer gene. Students should discuss how factors (e.g., age, marital status, family history) might influence a person's decisions about genetic testing.

Aired: 10/07/08

Rating: NR

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