Do Breast Cancer Patients Tested in the Oncology Care Setting Share BRCA Mutation Results with Family Members and Health Care Providers?
Joint Authors
Christie, Juliette
de la Cruz, Cara
Malo, Teri L.
Vadaparampil, Susan T.
Source
Journal of Cancer Epidemiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
BRCA genetic test results provide important information to manage cancer risk for patients and their families.
Little is known on the communication of genetic test results by mutation status with family members and physicians in the oncology care setting.
As part of a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of genetic counseling and testing among recently diagnosed breast cancer patients, we collected patients' self-reported patterns of disclosure.
Descriptive statistics characterized the sample and determined the prevalence of disclosure of BRCA test results to family members and physicians.
Of 100 patients who completed the baseline and the 6-month followup survey, 77 reported pursuing testing.
The majority shared test results with female first-degree relatives; fewer did with males.
Participants were more likely to share results with oncologists compared to surgeons, primary care physicians, or other specialty physicians.
These findings suggest that while breast cancer patients may communicate results to at-risk female family members and their medical oncologist, they may need education and support to facilitate communication to other first-degree relatives and providers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vadaparampil, Susan T.& Malo, Teri L.& de la Cruz, Cara& Christie, Juliette. 2012. Do Breast Cancer Patients Tested in the Oncology Care Setting Share BRCA Mutation Results with Family Members and Health Care Providers?. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vadaparampil, Susan T.…[et al.]. Do Breast Cancer Patients Tested in the Oncology Care Setting Share BRCA Mutation Results with Family Members and Health Care Providers?. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vadaparampil, Susan T.& Malo, Teri L.& de la Cruz, Cara& Christie, Juliette. Do Breast Cancer Patients Tested in the Oncology Care Setting Share BRCA Mutation Results with Family Members and Health Care Providers?. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476455