Article
The breast cancer genetic testing experience: probing the potential utility of an online decision aid in risk perception and decision making.
BMC cancer - 7 Jan 2025
Vaynrub Anna, Salazar Brian, Feng Yilin Eileen, West Harry, Michel Alissa, Umakanth Subiksha, Crew Katherine D, Kukafka Rita
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Despite the association of pathogenic variants (PVs) in cancer predisposition genes with significantly increased risk of breast cancer (BC), uptake of genetic testing (GT) remains low, especially among ethnic minorities. Our prior study identified that a patient decision aid, RealRisks, improved patient-reported outcomes (including worry and perceived risk) relative to standard educational materials....
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Breast Neoplasms
- Genetic Testing
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Decision Making
- Decision Support Techniques
- Risk Assessment