Thanks to Nancy Jane Balmer for her letter about hemochromatosis and to Laurie Wier, referencing the web-site where I could learn about this problem. I am descended from Washington Ell Cagle and I suffer most of the health problems referenced at the site. At age 62, damage to my health is permanent, but I will request the test anyway. I forwarded both your letters to brother, Lloyd, and son, Christopher, suggesting they be tested, and hoping they can avoid the problems I have experienced. Thanks again, Clifford H. Rogers