作者: Ellen T. Matloff , Heather Shappell , Karina Brierley , Barbara A. Bernhardt , Wendy McKinnon
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2000.18.12.2484
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摘要: PURPOSE: To examine what cancer genetics specialists predict they would do personally if were at 50% risk of carrying a mutation that predisposes to hereditary breast/ovarian (BRCA1/BRCA2) and nonpolyposis colon (HNPCC). METHODS: Questionnaire survey the membership National Society Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Special Interest Group (SIG) in Cancer. RESULTS: Of 296 active members NSGC Cancer-SIG surveyed, 163 (55%) responded. Eighty-five percent predicted had BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation, pursue genetic testing. If tested positive for age 35, 25% prophylactic bilateral mastectomies 68%, oophorectomy. Ninety-one respondents believe testing HNPCC, 17% elect colectomy; 54%, hysterectomy; 52%, oophorectomy mutation. The majority (68%)...