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