Problem: Article: Not everyone needs genetic testing to determine their cancer risk. If you feel like you'd benefit from knowing your genetic risk of developing cancer, talk with your doctor and make sure the doctor knows all of your family and personal medical history. Your doctor (and genetic counselor) can help you decide if there's a personal medical risk for cancer and if it's reasonable to get yourself tested for the genes responsible. Many cancers that can be genetically tested for are relatively rare, so it's important to discuss whether or not it makes sense for you to go through the testing. Since genetic testing can determine if you're at risk for cancer, it can be helpful in deciding how often to get physical exams and screenings. But, be aware that genetic testing can give few answers, be read incorrectly, and create stress and anxiety. It can also cost thousands of dollars. Many insurance companies aren't required to cover it, so check with your insurance provider to see how much of the bill you'd be responsible for. Experts recommend that you get genetic testing done if: You or your family have an increased risk for a certain cancer The test can clearly show if a genetic change is present or absent The results will help you plan future medical care Testing is available to identify the genes responsible for over 50 types of inheritable cancer syndromes. Understand that if you do test positive for a gene responsible for a certain type of cancer, it does not mean that you will get that cancer. The following cancer syndromes can be related to screenable genes: Hereditary breast cancer and ovarian cancer syndrome Li-Fraumeni syndrome Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer) Familial adenomatous polyposis Retinoblastoma Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (Wermer syndrome) and type 2 Cowden syndrome Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome Your doctor can request genetic testing if you both believe you'd benefit from it. You'll need to give a small sample of body tissue or fluid (like blood, saliva, cells from inside your mouth, skin cells, or amniotic fluid). This sample is sent to a lab which will analyze your sample and send the results back to your doctor. While it is possible to use an online genetic testing service, it's better to work with your doctor or genetic counselor so you can get detailed and personalized information. Your doctor or genetic counselor will consult with you about further screening or preventative options if your genetic screening comes back positive for a specific type of cancer. Genetic counselors have also been trained to offer emotional support and put you in touch with support groups and other resources. If you get a positive screening test back, remember that this does not mean you will get that cancer. It means that your risk of developing that particular cancer is increased. But, whether you actually develop the cancer depends on you, the specific gene, your family history, your lifestyle choices, and your environment.
Summary: Talk with your doctor. Weigh the risks and benefits of genetic testing. Recognize which cancers have genetic testing available. Get genetic testing done. Discuss the results with your doctor.

Problem: Article: Before washing the body of the car, apply tire and wheel cleaners to your tires and rims. You may choose to buy a combination tire and wheel cleaner to minimize the steps, or you may choose to purchase cleaners for each portion of the wheel. Allow the cleaner to set for a while and scrub away brake dust or stuck on grime with a soft bristled brush and a rag. Make sure to use a sponge or rag that you do not intend to use washing the body of the vehicle. Allow the cleaner to sit for a few minutes on the wheels and tires before spraying them off. Use a hose to rinse the wheel and tire cleaners off, then rinse the rest of the car in its entirety. If there are any leaves or other debris on the car, you may want to remove them by hand before continuing to rinse the body. A lot of the dirt and road sludge should come off of the car as you rinse it. A high pressure nozzle will help get more of the tough to clean dirt off of the vehicle. Fill a bucket with water and a bit of automotive soap. Soak a clean sponge in the soapy water and use it to begin washing the top of the body of the vehicle. Walk all the way around the vehicle cleaning the high portions of the body before moving lower. If it is a very large vehicle, you may choose to wash only sections, such as the front of the vehicle, at a time. Don't apply soapy water to a vehicle in direct sunlight or it may dry onto the paint. Once you have washed the entire body of the vehicle, rinse it thoroughly to ensure no soap can remain and dry on the paint. Just as you did with soaping it up, start rinsing at the top and ensure all the soap has been washed away before moving lower. Soap can dry onto paint, causing it to look duller. Removing dried soap can remove wax and even damage clearcoat. You can use a towel to dry the vehicle, or you may choose to allow it to air dry. Once the vehicle is dry, use the applicator sponge that comes with automotive wax to apply a fresh coat to the painted metal portions of the exterior of your vehicle. Even if you use a towel, you will need to wait until the water dries in the small crevices all around the vehicle before you wax. Apply the wax to the entire body of the vehicle, then give it time to dry. Most automotive wax will turn a white, chalky color upon drying enough to be buffed off. Check by touching the wax with your index finger. If it rubs away beneath your finger without you having to apply much pressure, it's ready to be buffed off. Use a chamois towel and wipe the wax away in circular motions to reveal shiny paint beneath. If your chamois towel gets dirty, swap it out for another one. You don't want to buff dirty into the new wax.
Summary:
Apply wheel and tire cleaner. Rinse the car with clean water. Use a sponge and soapy water to clean the body. Rinse the entire vehicle. Once the vehicle is dry, apply a coat of wax. Buff the wax off once it dries.