Question 6 -- MSJA Genetics

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Subject: Question 6

Author:
Angelique Hrycko

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Date Posted: 06:07:17 12/10/03 Wed
In reply to: Sister Karen 's message, "Case Study: Testing Family Bonds" on 14:22:39 11/03/03 Mon

Barbara Biesecker�s response compared to my feelings in question number 5. When one sibling finds out that he or she had a positive result, and the other sibling tested negative, the affected sibling could maybe be relieved that their brother or sister to whom they are very close to does not have to suffer with this illness. It is extremely hard to watch someone you love go through lots of pain and treatment, and maybe the affected sibling feels that he or she could handle it better than their brother or sister. Being the sibling with the negative result can often result in guilt feelings. That sibling will often feel like it is their fault that the other sibling was affected and not them, and will constantly worry about the affected sibling. This is exactly how Sherry and Lani�s relationship went once Sherry was diagnosed. Sherry took this information and decided to learn more about and teach other about it. She felt that having a first-hand experience she would really be able to make it clear to others. Lani feels guilt and does not know what to do to help Sherry. It is hard for her to cope.

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: Question 6	Colleen	17:07:20 12/10/03 Wed
Re: Question 6( this is the real reply) -- Colleen, 17:35:07 12/10/03 Wed