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ArticleFamilial cancer2022

Knowledge and psychosocial impact of genetic counseling and multigene panel testing among individuals with ovarian cancer.

Rachel A Pozzar, Fangxin Hong, Niya Xiong, Jill E Stopfer, Manan M Nayak, Meghan Underhill-Blazey

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Article in Familial cancer, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Rachel A PozzarDana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA. rachel_pozzar@dfci.harvard.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-5033-5701
Fangxin HongDana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
Niya XiongDana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
Jill E StopferDana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
Manan M NayakDana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
Meghan Underhill-BlazeyDana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA, 02215, USA.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In a sample of individuals with ovarian cancer, we aimed to (a) identify factors associated with the psychosocial impact of genetic counseling and multigene panel testing, (b) identify factors associated with cancer genetics knowledge, and (c) summarize patient-reported recommendations to improve the genetic counseling and multigene panel testing process. Eligible participants in this secondary analysis of quantitative and qualitative survey data were English-speaking adults with ovarian cancer. Psychosocial impact was assessed using the Multidimensional Impact of Cancer Risk Assessment (MICRA) questionnaire. Knowledge of cancer genetics was assessed using the KnowGene scale. Significant predictors of MICRA and KnowGene scores were identified using multiple regression. Open-ended survey item responses were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Eighty-seven participants met eligibility criteria. A positive genetic test result was associated with greater adverse psychosocial impact (B = 1.13, p = 0.002). Older age (B = - 0.07, p = 0.044) and being a member of a minority racial or ethnic group (B = - 3.075, p = 0.033) were associated with lower knowledge, while a personal history of at least one other type of cancer (B = 1.975, p = 0.015) was associated with higher knowledge. In open-ended item responses, participants wanted clinicians to assist with family communication, improve result disclosure, and enhance patient and family understanding of results. A subset of individuals with ovarian cancer who receive a positive genetic test result may be at risk for adverse psychosocial outcomes. Tailored cancer genetics education is necessary to promote the equitable uptake of targeted ovarian cancer treatment and risk-reducing therapies. Interventions to enhance patient-clinician communication in this setting are a research priority.

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Breast NeoplasmsOvarian NeoplasmsAdultCarcinoma, Ovarian EpithelialFemaleGenetic CounselingGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenetic TestingHumansGenetic counselingGenetic testingHereditaryKnowledgeNeoplastic syndromesOvarian neoplasmsPsychological distress

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