Cancer Genetics Service Interest in Women with a Limited Family History of Breast Cancer |
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Authors: | Tamara J Somers Julie C Michael William M P Klein Andrew Baum |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA;(2) Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;(3) University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;(4) Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA;(5) Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program, Duke University, 2200 W. Main Street, Ste. 340, Durham, NC 27705, USA |
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Abstract: | Women with a limited family history of breast cancer may be interested in cancer genetics information although their objective
risk of breast cancer may not indicate routine referral to cancer genetics services. This study examined factors related to
interest and use of cancer genetics services in a community sample of women with a limited family history of breast cancer
(N = 187) who had no previous contact with cancer genetics services. Participants provided demographic information and ratings of perceived risk,
cancer distress, attitudes, and intentions to initiate cancer genetics services. Participants were given information about
a cancer genetics clinic that served women having concerns about their breast cancer risk. Women were contacted within 6 weeks
and 8 months following their study appointment. Six weeks following their study appointment, 25% of women had initiated cancer
genetics services. Eight months following their study appointment, 18% of women reported having completed a cancer genetics
service appointment. Baseline intentions independently predicted both initiation at 6 weeks and appointment at 8 months. Cancer
distress was positively associated with cancer genetics service initiation and appointment. Results suggest that some women
with a limited family history of breast cancer are interested in seeking out cancer genetics information. Women with a limited
family history of breast cancer may benefit from the availability of cancer genetics information provided through primary
healthcare settings. |
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