How Often Do <i>BRCA</i> Mutation Carriers Tell Their Young Children of the Family's Risk for Cancer? A Study of Parental Disclosure of <i>BRCA</i> Mutations to Minors and Young Adults

Abstract

Children of BRCA mutation carriers learn of their parents genetic test results many years before preventive interventions are indicated. Further research is needed to examine how young individuals understand this information and its psychosocial impact and influence on subsequent lifestyle and health behaviors.