Knowledge of cancer genetics and attitudes about genetic counseling and testing: a randomized trial of the Know Your Risk intervention compared to conventional genetic counseling.

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PURPOSE: To determine if the developed Know Your Risk (KYR) intervention is similar to conventional genetic counseling; we evaluated participants' knowledge of cancer genetics, breast cancer risk perception, attitudes about genetic counseling and testing, and satisfaction with genetic counseling. METHODS: Women (n = 866) who screened at elevated risk for breast cancer were randomized to the KYR intervention or...

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