A genetic risk assessment for prostate cancer influences patients' risk perception and use of repeat PSA testing: a cross-sectional study in Danish general practice.

Jacob FredsøePia KirkegaardAdrian EdwardsPeter VedstedKarina Dalsgaard SørensenFlemming Bro

Published in: BJGP open (2020)

Despite low awareness and/or understanding of the test result, a high genetic risk for PC made participants more aware of their risk, and it increased their intention and probability for repeated PSA testing.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
general practice
risk assessment
radical prostatectomy
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
genome wide
physical activity
gene expression
heavy metals
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
climate change
peritoneal dialysis