At-home genetic testing may be convenient, but it isn't complete

At-home genetic testing may be convenient, but it isn’t complete

By SUSAN M. DOMCHEK

MARCH 14, 2018

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ome delivery for everything from fresh produce to custom-selected clothing has become a way of life for many Americans. While most home-delivery conveniences are generally changing our lives for the better — giving us more time and choices — at-home genetics kits that reveal information about the risk of developing certain cancers represent a risky step in our on-demand culture.