Varför lära sig min genetiska status?

Having a loved one with FTD raises questions about one’s own risk for FTD. Because the decision to pursue genetic testing for FTD is very personal, AFTD recommends meeting with a genetic counselor to learn the benefits, limitations, and risks associated with genetic testing so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not you want to have genetic testing. The Frontotemporal Degeneration Genetic Counseling Directory, available to download as a PDF, lists genetic counselors with experience in FTD by state.

Some common considerations include:

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