Racial Differences in the Use of <EMPH>BRCA1/2</EMPH> Testing Among Women With a Family History of Breast or Ovarian Cancer

Abstract

Racial disparities in the use of BRCA1/2 counseling are large and do not appear to be explained by differences in risk factors for carrying a BRCA1/2 mutation, socioeconomic factors, risk perception, attitudes, or primary care physician recommendations. The benefit of predictive genetic testing will not be fully realized unless these disparities can be addressed.