Interest in genetic testing among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 April 2000
Anita Y. Kinney, Yeon‐Ah Choi, Brenda M. DeVellis, Erin N. Kobetz, Robert C. Millikan, Robert S. Sandler
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The results suggest that the demand for colorectal cancer susceptibility testing may be high among individuals with a family history of coloreCTal cancer, and a substantial number of first-degree relatives were not adhering to colorectoral cancer screening guidelines.
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Our results suggest that the demand for colorectal cancer susceptibility testing may be high among individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer. We also observed that a substantial number of first-degree relatives were not adhering to colorectal cancer screening guidelines. Accurate information on the genetic aspects of colorectal cancer and the benefits and limitations of genetic testing may help relatives of colorectal cancer patients make informed decisions about whether to undergo enhanced screening and genetic testing.
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