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. 2024 May 16;32(6):359. doi: 10.1007/s00520-024-08573-5

Table 2.

Information and thoughts on genetic testing and cancer

n (105) %
Genetically predisposition factor
  (ı) Having a first-degree relative with premenopausal breast/ovarian cancer 28 26.7
  (ıı) Diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 50 22 20.9
  (ııı) Both (ı) and (ıı) were present 55 52.4
Who leads to genetic testing
  Oncologist 74 70.5
  Surgeon 22 21
  Her own wish 2 1.9
  Others 7 6.7
Information provided while referring to the test
  Genetic examination 69 65.7
  Identify risks and take precautions for the patient and family 12 11.4
  To determine the appropriate treatment 10 9.5
  To learn the risk of spreading the disease 6 5.7
  To determine the cause of the disease 5 4.8
  Other 3 2.9
The aim of the patient to have a genetic test
  To find out whether cancer is genetic 36 34.3
  To learn future risks for the patient himself/for precautionary purposes 23 21.9
  To learn about cancer risk or take precautions for their children 17 16.2
  As a precautionary measure for other family members 16 15.2
  Doctor's request 6 5.7
  To determine the appropriate treatment 5 4.8
  Curiosity 2 1.9
“What does cancer mean for you?”
  Negative (Death /fear/ evil or untreatable disease/ suffering pain etc.) 84 80
  Positive (A second chance at life/fight and win) 12 11.4
  Ordinary (Like flu, disease of our Age) 9 8.6
“What do you think is the cause of cancer?” *
  Stress/sorrow 66 62.8
  Genetic susceptibility 39 37.1
  Unhealthy nutrition 28 26.7
  Don't know / have no idea 11 10.5
  Environmental conditions (such as air pollution/ radiation) 7 6.6
  Smoking/alcohol consumption 7 6.6
  Fate/Destiny 1 1
“In your opinion, can cancer be cured today?”
  No 29 27.6
  Yes 28 26.7
  Partially 48 45.7
“Can you think that cancer will be cured in the future?”
  No 11 10.5
  Yes 77 73.3
  Partially 17 16.2
Satisfaction with genetic counseling:
  No 3 2.9
  Yes 94 89.5
  Partially 8 7.6
Accept to have the genetic test:
  No 6 5.7
  Yes 88 83.8
  Can’t decide 11 10.5
Referral to Psycho-oncology department
  No 79 75.2
  Yes 26 24.8

*In this question, participants can select more than one option