Acceptance of and Attitude Toward Genetic Testing for Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer: A Comparison of Participants and Nonparticipants in Genetic Counseling

Abstract

Results suggest that expressed intention and attitude toward genetic testing do not reliably predict actual uptake of counseling or testing. Thorough interdisciplinary counseling should be provided to every patient with clinical criteria suggestive of HNPCC. The considerable distress related to the hereditary disorder should be adequately addressed, as should be communication issues.