Myth:

Gene testing tells you the future, and I don't want to know.

Truth:

Nothing can predict the future. Your DNA only indicates your predispositions, and genes interact with your lifestyle and environment. Knowing your risks puts you more in control of prevention.

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Shannon Kieran, M.S., CGC

Shannon is a board-certified Genetic Counselor who trained at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Her clinical experience has encompassed a wide range of services, from family planning to cancer genetics. As a Genetic Counselor, Shannon works with individuals and families to educate them about genetic screening options, discuss test results and facilitate the medical management of specific genetic conditions. Her recent projects include the development and implementation of a community-based Cancer Risk Program in the southern San Francisco Bay Area. Her areas of research and publication have focused on cancer predisposition genetics and patient access to genetic test services.

Shannon Kieran