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17917144

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-10-5
pubmed:abstractText
The process of genetic testing is often deemed a family affair. Several studies have indicated that individuals undergo BRCA1/2 testing not only to learn about their own cancer risks and options for screening and prevention, but also to gather information for potentially at-risk relatives. However, many individuals are not prepared for the medical and emotional implications that accompany the genetic testing process. This can be complicated by a moral or ethical obligation to disclose result status to other family members. Several characteristics including gender, BRCA1/2 carrier status, and cultural and ethnic background may influence the communication process between the proband and his/her potentially at-risk kin. In addition, the age of family members and their degree of relatedness may affect whether or not they are told the results of their relative's genetic testing. While genetic providers have an obligation to inform individuals of the implications of BRCA1/2 test results for at-risk relatives, they must also strive to respect and maintain autonomy and confidentiality. This paper will examine the characteristics that influence the disclosure of BRCA1/2 test results to relatives. In addition, methods of post-test support and follow-up to facilitate the disclosure process for patients and their family members as well as foster positive communication, will be discussed.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0888-6008
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
27
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
127-36
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-19
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Life after BRCA1/2 testing: family communication and support issues.
pubmed:affiliation
Jess and Mildred Fisher Center for Familial Cancer Research, Georgetown University, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington DC 20007, USA. demarcot@georgetown.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review