Integrating genetic counseling and testing in the pediatric oncology setting: Parental attitudes and influencing factors.

Parents of children diagnosed with cancer generally expressed interest in genetic counseling/testing; however, notable uncertainty was also reported. In light of this uncertainty, genetic counselors have an ideal skill set to engage families in their decision-making process as they weigh the benefits and drawbacks to pursuing genetic testing among this population. Demonstrated parental receptiveness to genomic technologies supports expansion of genetics providers in pediatric oncology care.