Article
Key messages for communicating information about BRCA1 and BRCA2 to women with breast or ovarian cancer: Consensus across health professionals and service users.
Psycho-oncology - 1 Nov 2017
Jacobs Chris, Pichert Gabriella, Harris Jackie, Tucker Kathy, Michie Susan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic testing of cancer predisposing genes will increasingly be needed in oncology clinics to target cancer treatment. This Delphi study aimed to identify areas of agreement and disagreement between genetics and oncology health professionals and service users about the key messages required by women with breast/ovarian cancer who undergo BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic testing and the optimal timing of...
Topics
- BRCA1 Protein
- BRCA2 Protein
- Breast Neoplasms
- Communication
- Consensus
- Delphi Technique
- Female
- Genes, BRCA1
- Genes, BRCA2
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genetic Testing
- Humans
- Mastectomy