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Awareness and attitudes concerning BRCA gene testing

A Mogilner1, M Otten, J D Cunningham

  • 1Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.

Annals of Surgical Oncology
|November 27, 1998
PubMed
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Awareness of breast cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) and testing is not uniform across the general public. Targeted outreach is needed to ensure at-risk individuals receive this vital information.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Public Health
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Commercial testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes is available.
  • This has increased interest among the public and medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess public awareness and interest in BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing.
  • To identify demographic disparities in awareness and testing interest.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous questionnaires were administered to patients and family members.
  • Chi-squared analysis was used to compare awareness and interest across demographic groups.

Main Results:

  • 354 women completed the survey on BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene awareness.
  • Younger, older, and African-American individuals showed lower awareness.

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  • Higher awareness was observed in Jewish, college-educated, higher-income, and Caucasian individuals.
  • Interest in testing was consistent across most groups, with lower interest in those over 60 and with elementary education.

    • Conclusions:

    • Public awareness of breast cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) and testing is unevenly distributed.
    • Efforts are required to disseminate this information effectively to all populations at risk.