Table 1.

Semi-structured interview guide

1.	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)
3.	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?
5.	Has a doctor ever recommended that you get a genetic test for hereditary cancer?
a.	If yes: Did you decide to have the test?
6.	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
7.	What other questions would you have for your doctor if he or she recommended you have a genetic test for cancer?
8.	If a friend asked for help deciding about genetic test what would you tell her?