Background: Identification of a genetic basis underlying certain types of cancer has led to an
increase in demand for genetic counseling about individual risks of the disease. We …

As healthcare reimbursement is increasingly tied to value‐of‐service, it is critical for the
genetic counselor (GC) profession to demonstrate the value added by GCs through …

In the modern era of biomedical practice, genetic knowledge has redefined the idea of 'the
patient'to include those who are 'at risk'of disease alongside those who are already sick. For …

Background: Numerous studies have documented the short-term impact of BRCA1/BRCA2
(BRCA1/2) testing; however, little research has examined the long-term impact of testing. We …

Genetic testing of patients with cancer is increasingly offered to guide management,
resulting in a growing need for oncology health professionals to communicate genetics …

OBJECTIVE: Easier access and increased awareness results in more referral for genetic
testing for hereditary breast cancer in healthy at-risk women and breast cancer patients. To …

Introduction For women who have mastectomy, breast reconstruction is an option which may
improve psychosocial functioning. The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in …

The fulfillment of counselees' expectations in cancer genetic counseling and how this affects
the outcome of counseling have received little attention so far. This study investigates how …

Periodic evaluations of genetic counseling services are useful for determining the
effectiveness of counseling in meetings its psycho-educational aims, as well as identifying …

Genetic testing for BRCA1/2 has psychosocial impacts including those related to views of
personal health, sense of self and identity and body image. The centrality of a person's self …