Table 3.
Opinion on the need for genetic testing in family members according to country or region of origin.
| In your opinion, should all patients diagnosed with breast cancer undergo genetic testing first before starting treatment? | Asia n (%) |
Australia n (%) |
Middle East/Egypt n (%) |
Latin America n (%) |
Russia n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n=237 | n=92 | n=75 | n=198 | n=108 | |
| Yes | 60 (25) | 64 (70) | 55 (73) | 99 (50) | 102 (94) |
| No, only patients with a family history or other risk factors | 85 (36) | 23 (25) | 11 (15) | 62 (31) | 6 (6) |
| No | 92 (39) | 5 (5) | 9 (12) | 37 (19) | 0 |
| Total | 237 (100) | 92 (100) | 75 (100) | 198 (100) | 108 (100) |
This table shows the region subgroup analysis on whether all patients diagnosed with breast cancer should undergo genetic testing first before starting treatment. These responses were recorded for Q31.