Risk perception and surveillance uptake in individuals at increased risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surveillance for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is recommended for high-risk individuals with genetic variants in PDAC-associated genes and/or family history. Surveillance uptake and adherence may depend on the perception of PDAC risk and cancer worry. We aimed to determine PDAC risk perception in at-risk individuals and assess factors associated with PDAC surveillance uptake.

Methods

At-risk individuals identified from a prospective academic registry were sent a survey electronically. PDAC risk perception, cancer worry and surveillance uptake were surveyed. Factors associated with increased risk perception and surveillance were assessed. Five-year PDAC risk was calculated using the PancPRO risk assessment model, and correlation with subjective risk asses

SUBMITTER: Nguyen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12344728 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature