Table 1.

Focus group moderator’s guide

Topic	Questions
1. Experiences with cancer and genetic testing for cancer risk	When you hear the word cancer, what comes to mind? What feelings or reactions do you have when doctors and nurses talk about just checking for cancer? What do you think can be done if a genetic test informs your doctor that you have an increased risk for cancer? What are your thoughts about finding out about genetic risk in your family?
2. Cancer-related genetic counseling and testing	What comes to mind when you think about genetic counseling? What comes to mind when you think about genetic testing?
3. Cancer-related genetic counseling and testing risk communication	When you think of genetic counseling and testing communication, what are your thoughts about benefits? Risks? Barriers? What are your thoughts about genetic counseling and testing communication that is shared within your family; between you and your medical provider; shared in society?
4. Barriers to screening	How does cost figure into the decision of whether to get genetic counseling or genetic testing? How comfortable would you be talking to family members about genetic counseling or testing? What about talking to a medical professional? How comfortable would you be if your genetic test results were in your medical records?