Breast cancer patients’ experiences and outcomes of mainstream genetic testing with and without genetic counseling
Catherine Beard, Katrina Monohan, Nitzan Lang, Linda Cicciarelli, Paul A. James, Laura E. Forrest · 2026
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Catherine Beard and others studied breast cancer people' events of mainstream genetic testing with and without genetic advice, ran the mixed ways study in 2026. Demand for germline testing has grown, and mainstream models where breast specialists order testing aim to increase access. Whether people fare as well without dedicated advice was an open question.
Surveys and story-based interviews studied choice-making, adaptation to results, and family talk, comparing people seen only by breast specialists with those who also received genetic advice. Results differed in ways that matter for service design. Cancer services gain evidence for structuring mainstream testing so access gains do not cost people support.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Catherine Beard, Katrina Monohan, Nitzan Lang, Linda Cicciarelli, Paul A. James, Laura E. Forrest |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |