Racial disparities in BRCA testing and cancer risk management across a population‐based sample of young breast cancer survivors
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30621
Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) disparities may widen with genomic advances. The authors compared non‐Hispanic white (NHW), black, and Hispanic BC survivors for 1) cancer risk‐management practices among BRCA carriers and 2) provider discussion and receipt of… read more here.
Keywords: testing cancer; risk management; breast cancer; cancer risk ... See more keywords
Speaking genomics to parents offered germline testing for cancer predisposition: Use of a 2‐visit consent model
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32071
Abstract: Patients with cancer are increasingly offered genomic sequencing, including germline testing for cancer predisposition or other disorders. Such testing is unfamiliar to patients and families, and clear communication is needed to introduce genomic concepts and… read more here.
Keywords: testing cancer; germline testing; speaking genomics; cancer predisposition ... See more keywords
Examining information-seeking behavior in genetic testing for cancer predisposition: A qualitative interview study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.09.019
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess information needs and information sources and seeks to illustrate what at-risk individuals consider motivators of and barriers to information-seeking before and after genetic testing for cancer predisposition. METHODS Semi-structured… read more here.
Keywords: testing cancer; genetic testing; information; information seeking ... See more keywords
Feasibility of genetic testing for cancer risk assessment programme in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2021.1283
Abstract: Background: A high frequency of BRCA mutations has been established in Nigerian breast cancer (BC) patients. Recently, patients’ and first-degree relatives’ interest have been raised on cancer genetic risk assessment through our awareness activities in… read more here.
Keywords: testing cancer; genetic testing; risk; risk assessment ... See more keywords