Fanconi Anemia

Fanconi Anemia mainly causes failure of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells, but can also cause skeletal malformations, skin discoloration and low birth weight. 23and me tests for FANCC, which is the gene that repairs damage to DNA. FANCC is tested to look for three mutations: IVS4+4A>T, R548X and 322delG.
I think a benefit for genetic testing would be find out if you are at a greater risk for a life threatening disease. Some people can make better decisions about their lives and how they can better themselves and their families. One concern to genetic testing would be that someone wouldn't take the news too well and would end their life because of what they found out. I probably would do the testing if I had an option of having it done for free. I would especially like to know what my risk factors for cancer were because I think it would better prepare me and I could make some changes to my lifestyle health wise. I also would change how I lived my life like not worry about the small stuff or try things I would normally be afraid to try. We all say life is short and we should live our life to the fullest, but I don't think someone does until they really know how short life really is.