In the past decades the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in people under the age of 50
years has increased, which is referred to as early-onset CRC or young-onset CRC (YO …

The communication of risk is a central activity in clinical genetics, with genetic health
professionals encouraging the dissemination of relevant information by individuals to their at …

The dominant, individualistic understanding of autonomy that features in clinical practice
and research is underpinned by the idea that people are, in their ideal form, independent …

Our basic premise remains the same—communication processes create and reflect family
systems and family identity. Relying on a range of theoretical perspectives, we examine the …

To systematically review and meta-synthesise primary qualitative research findings
regarding family communication following genetic testing of cancer risk, in order to inform …

In families affected by an inherited genetic condition, parents face a difficult task of having to
communicate genetic risk information to their children. A systematic review of all major …

Increasingly more conditions are now being identified as having a genetic component, and
controversial new genetic technologies potentially have major consequences for social …

Objective: To increase the awareness among at risk relatives of the availability of genetic
testing for a familial disorder while respecting their autonomy and privacy. Methods: This …

Background: Uptake of genetic testing remains low, even in families with known BRCA1 and
BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) mutations, despite effective interventions to reduce risk. We report …

Purpose: Individuals and families dealing with the possibility of hereditary cancer risk face
numerous decisions, including whether to obtain genetic testing. The purpose of this article …