Questions:
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (T-Gen), located in Phoenix, Arizona, has developed a procedure using genetic testing to identify the underlying biological defects associated with specific diseases. In some cases they are able to force rare cancers into remission and reverse the course of disease. This treatment is available to anyone but is not covered by most insurance policies.
Who in our society benefits from this medical advancement? Should the general public be made aware of this option? What implications regarding personal, cultural, or societal values does this medical advancement introduce?