- Many breast cancer survivors who meet criteria for genetic counseling and testing are not receiving it, according to a study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center.
- Among those who do get testing, nearly two-thirds who have a genetic variant are discussing their results with family members.
- Clinical guidelines are changing to include more people eligible for genetic testing and the tests are becoming more comprehensive in guiding treatment and follow-up care.
- Nearly three-quarters of eligible patients received genetic testing at diagnosis, but fewer patients received testing during follow-up care.
- Few patients showed interest in direct-to-consumer genetic tests, preferring clinical-based testing and counseling for more accurate results.
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Oncology, Public Health & Prevention, Genetics