Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Genetic Testing at a Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior studies suggest that referral to genetic counseling and completion of genetic testing vary by race/ethnicity; however, the data are limited.

Objective

We sought to evaluate patterns of genetic testing and clinical outcomes across race/ethnicity at a hereditary breast and ovarian cancer center.

Design

The medical records for all patients undergoing genetic assessment at a hereditary breast and ovarian cancer center were reviewed and stratified by self-reported race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic White, Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black, and Asian).

Participants

A total of 1666 patients met inclusion criteria (non-Hispanic Whites, 1367; Hispanics, 85, non-Hispanic Blacks, 101; Asians, 113).

Main measures

Demographics, patient characteristics, and refe

SUBMITTER: Chapman-Davis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7859010 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature