| BRCA testing of breast cancer patients: medical specialists' referral patterns, knowledge and attitudes to genetic testing. | |
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PMID: 19659662 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study explores knowledge about hereditary breast cancer, attitudes about BRCA testing and referral pattern to a family cancer clinic among medical specialists. A total of 92 questionnaires were completed by surgeons (38), medical oncologists (29), radiation oncologists (13) and radiologists (12). The response rate was 51%. A substantial (11-56%) proportion of medical specialists do not refer patients who meet current criteria for BRCA testing. Although questions on inheritance were less well answered, overall knowledge was good. They had a positive attitude, but were concerned about the distress DNA testing might cause to family members. The majority (75%) stated that the best time for referral is after adjuvant therapy or during follow-up, but another important determinant was the patient's wish or need (12%). Further studies are needed to gain insight into the actual referral process, while ongoing training of medical specialists about genetic aspects of breast cancer is also necessary. |
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Authors:
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E Van Riel; C C Wárlám-Rodenhuis; S Verhoef; E J T H Rutgers; M G E M Ausems |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-07-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European journal of cancer care Volume: 19 ISSN: 1365-2354 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-07 Completed Date: 2010-10-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9301979 Medline TA: Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 369-76 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Genetics, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands. e.vanriel@umcutrecht.nl |
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Adult Aged Attitude of Health Personnel Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis*, genetics* Female Genes, BRCA1* Genes, BRCA2 Genetic Counseling Genetic Testing / methods* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Middle Aged Netherlands Physician's Practice Patterns* Questionnaires Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data* |
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