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Genetic Testing Decisions Among Participants
| IGC | GGC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tested | 78% (25) | 47% (8) | |
| Type of testing among those tested | Full BRCA1/2 Analysis | 68% (17) | 63% (5) |
| Familial mutation testing | 32% (8) | 37% (3) | |
| Reasons for declining testing | Lack of insurance coverage/cost | 62% (5) | 44% (4) |
| Not interested/did not feel it would change management | 0% | 22% (2) | |
| Further evaluation recommended before testing/determined not to be appropriate candidate | 13% (1) | 11% (1) | |
| No reason given | 13% (1) | 22% (2) |
