Women's thoughts on receiving and sharing genetic information: Considerations for genetic counseling.

ABSTRACT: Indications for genetic testing for inherited cancer syndromes are expanding both in the academic and the community setting. However, only a fraction of individuals who are candidates for testing pursue this option. Therefore, it is important to understand those factors that impact the uptake of genetic testing in individuals affected and unaffected with cancer. A successful translation of genomic risk stratification into clinical care will require that providers of this information are aware of the attitudes, perceived risks and benefits, and concerns of individuals who will be considering testing. The purpose of this study was to assess beliefs, attitudes and preferences for genetic risk information, by personal characteristics of women affected and unaffected by breast cancer enrolled i

SUBMITTER: Pfledderer CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084347 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature