Metastatic breast cancer patient perceptions of somatic tumor genomic testing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patient psychological factors, perceptions, and comprehension of tumor genomic testing.

Methods

In a prospective, single institution, single-arm trial, patients with MBC underwent next-generation sequencing at study entry with sequencing results released at progression. Patients who completed surveys before undergoing sequencing were included in the present secondary analysis (n = 58). We administered four validated psychosocial measures: Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Trust in Physician Scale, and Communication and Attitudinal Self-Efficacy scale for Cancer. Genetic comprehension was assessed using 7-question objective and 6-question subjective measures. Longitudinal data were as

SUBMITTER: Adams EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7201768 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature