Uveal melanoma patient attitudes towards prognostic testing using gene expression profiling.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study explored uveal melanoma patient experiences and regret following molecular prognostic testing using a 15-gene expression profile (GEP) test.

Materials & methods

A retrospective, cross-sectional survey study was conducted through an online questionnaire capturing patient-reported experiences with prognostic biopsy/molecular testing.

Results

Of 177 respondents, 159 (90%) wanted prognostic information at diagnosis. Most 15-GEP-tested patients who shared their results (99%) reported gaining value from testing, as did patients tested with other methods. Patients who received prognostic testing experienced lower decision regret than those who opted out. Decision regret did not differ based on GEP class.

Conclusion

Most uveal melanoma patients desire pr

SUBMITTER: Williams BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9490505 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature