Family Risk Discussions After Melanoma Genetic Risk Testing

February 9, 2015

Positive genetic risk information about melanoma may help to prompt people to discuss melanoma risk with a wider variety of family members, according to a study published in JAMA that examined the effects of hypothetical genetic testing.

Abstract

First-degree relatives (FDRs) of patients with melanoma may be among the first to seek melanoma genetic risk information. Testing may subsequently prompt useful discussions regarding melanoma risk, early detection, and prevention with multiple family members. To explore this potential, this study examined the intended discussions of FDRs of patients with melanoma with diverse family members after receiving hypothetical melanoma genetic risk feedback information.

Source:

Hay, JL, et al. Family Risk Discussions After Feedback on Genetic Risk of Melanoma. JAMA Dermatol. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2014.3421
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