Re: Question 1 -- MSJA Genetics

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Subject: Re: Question 1

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Tina

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Date Posted: 04:25:48 12/12/03 Fri
In reply to: Kara 's message, "Question 1" on 14:51:01 12/11/03 Thu

After reading the first statement of Cara's response I felt a completely different stance on the issue. Her first sentence states, "Now that Janet is aware of her extremely high risk for developing Alzheimer's, she can now come to terms with the suspicions she has had for years." How can a person who has seen the horrible effects of Alzheimer's and has lived with the fear of getting it now come to terms? I think that the knowledge gained is helpful in that she knows, but really how can one cope and adjust if her demise is though a painful struggle of the mind. It seems easy to assume that thinks will work out for the best but what if this news is was sends Janet over the edge. I can understand that it would be an extreme case, but without knowing all the in-depth facts and relations of a person there is no telling how this information could be received.
However, I feel that Cara also make a very agreeable point in that gaining this news will allow Janet to prepare financially. The threat of Alzheimer's could actually make a person live the life to the most full extent and without regrets. A person with a diagnosis of the disease would be ready in a state of emergency to provide support for the family and if necessary, material support. I think that the reality of learning how you will die is a harsh fact to face. It can not be taken too lightly nor to seriously, but instead find an equal balance among all the other important components in life.

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Re: Question 1	Colleen	16:48:52 12/14/03 Sun