ArticleHereditary cancer in clinical practice2026
Breast cancer specialists' experiences and attitudes towards mainstream genetic testing for patients with breast cancer.
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- Breast cancer patients' experiences and outcomes of mainstream genetic testing with and without genetic counseling.Future oncology (London, England) · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundGermline genetic testing is an increasingly important component of treatment decision-making for clinicians and patients with breast cancer. To address increased demand and expedite access to genetic testing for these patients, the Parkville Familial Cancer Centre (PFCC) in Victoria, Australia, implemented a breast mainstream genetic testing program. The program educates and supports breast cancer specialists to provide eligible patients with pre-test information, gain consent, and arrange genetic testing during their routine cancer appointments. This study aimed to explore breast cancer specialists’ experiences and opinions of the education program and of facilitating mainstream genetic testing for their patients.
methodsSpecialists who had attended the mainstream genetic testing education were invited to complete an online survey about the training provided through the education program and their experience of deploying mainstream genetic testing in their practice. Descriptive statistics were compiled, and content analysis used for open text responses.
resultsForty-five breast cancer specialists (breast surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and breast care nurses) responded (45% response rate). Most respondents had discussed (87%) and consented (80%) patients for mainstream genetic testing. Most specialists (81%) rated their confidence levels as high or very high for consenting patients to mainstream genetic testing. The majority (89%) indicated that they believed mainstream genetic testing should be part of their role and felt well supported by the PFCC (90%).
conclusionBreast cancer specialists used the education they received in the mainstream education program and were supported to deliver mainstream breast cancer genetic testing to their patients.
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