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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Awareness, uptake, and determinants of germline genetic testing in Chinese epithelial ovarian cancer patients: a cross-sectional study.

Xia Wang, Hui-Yuan Cai, Le-Han Lin, Jing You, Yue-Jiao Zhao, Xiao-Min Chen, Hui Wang, Yan Ding

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Xia WangDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.
Hui-Yuan CaiDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.
Le-Han LinSchool of Nursing Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Jing YouDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.
Yue-Jiao ZhaoDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.
Xiao-Min ChenDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.
Hui WangDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.
Yan DingDepartment of Clinical Research Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai Key Lab of Reproduction and Development, Shanghai Key Lab of Female Reproductive Endocrine Related Diseases, Shanghai, China.

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Objective: Various guidelines recommend offering germline genetic testing to all patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer, as it helps guide treatment decisions, identify cancer risks in other organs, and empowers patients to notify families for timely screening and risk-reducing surgery. Our study aimed to explore the awareness and uptake rate of germline genetic testing among Chinese women with epithelial ovarian cancer, and to analyze the determinants influencing their decision. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University between November 2023 to September 2024. A questionnaire was used to assess patients' awareness of germline genetic testing. Disease-related data were extracted from electronic medical records. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with uptake of germline genetic testing. Results: Of the total 154 patients included, 100 underwent germline genetic testing, with an uptake rate of 64.94%. Among included patients, 62.99% demonstrated low awareness of germline genetic testing and 37.01% exhibited a high level of awareness. Logistic regression analysis showed that higher monthly per-capita household income (OR = 3.30, 95 % CI 1.24-8.75, P = 0.017), a family history of Conclusion: Among Chinese patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, awareness of germline genetic testing is generally low, with critical deficiencies in knowledge that directly inform clinical decision-making and familial risk management. Nearly two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer had undergone germline genetic testing. Socioeconomic status, family history of associated cancer, and patients' awareness of genetic testing are the principal determinants of germline genetic testing utilization in this population.

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epithelial ovarian cancergermline genetic testinginfluencing factorspathogenic variantstesting utilization

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