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Factors impacting adolescent and young adult cancer patients' decision to pursue genetic counseling and testing.

Megan MorandMichael E RothSusan K PetersonErica M BednarAarti RamdaneyJonathan A LivingstonAngela YarbroughJessica L Ross
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)
AYA cancer patients have similar motivational factors to pursue genetic counseling compared to other patients; however, their younger age of diagnosis may alter how these factors affect decision-making. While there are barriers limiting access to genetic services, they did not decrease interest in future genetic counseling for most patients. Genetic counseling and testing should be discussed with patients who previously declined genetic services.
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