Exploration of familial genetic test result communication among Black women within an academic safety net hospital.

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Individuals who receive a pathogenic result from hereditary cancer genetic testing face challenges effectively sharing this information with their relatives, leading to low rates of familial cascade testing. Communication of a cancer predisposition and subsequent familial testing is important, so at-risk relatives can receive appropriate medical screenings and risk-reducing interventions. While barriers and...

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