Description
The purpose of this project is to investigate how PAMF patients deliberate, decide,
and act upon genetic counseling and testing to determine their personal risk for breast
and ovarian cancer. An additional goal is to map the patient experience of those who
test positive for genetic mutations and examine their surveillance and risk reduction
practices. The outcomes of this project are intended to provide in-depth information
on patients’ experiences and decision-making around genetic counseling and testing
in the newly created PAMF clinical genetics program.
Funder
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Research Topics
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