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Can you tell me what it means to be “at-risk” for getting cancer? (risk factors) |
2. |
Are there things a person can do to reduce his or her risk? (Make sure to address each of the factors related to “at-risk” for getting cancer) |
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Can you tell me how you would describe a genetic test to a friend if she asked you about it? |
4. |
What would worry you the most about having a genetic test? |
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Has a doctor ever recommended that you get a genetic test for hereditary cancer? |
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If yes: Did you decide to have the test? |
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If a genetic test were recommended to you, which of these statements is likely to make you consider having test? |
a. |
One of the things you may want to consider is getting a genetic test, due to your family or personal history of cancer |
b. |
I urge you to get a genetic test, based on your personal or family history of cancer |
c. |
I tell all my patients, with a history like yours, to get a genetic test to see if they carry the gene for breast or ovarian cancer |
d. |
Genetic testing is an option, based on your history, but you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to |
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What other questions would you have for your doctor if he or she recommended you have a genetic test for cancer? |
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If a friend asked for help deciding about genetic test what would you tell her? |