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September 19, 2025Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention

Abstract A139: Evaluating knowledge and practice patterns of prostate cancer germline testing among providers within a large health system

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JAJorge AbadMCMarielle CabeKMKyle McElyea

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Mixed-methods study evaluates provider knowledge and practices of germline testing in prostate cancer, highlighting disparities.

Key Points

  • Only 19% of surveyed providers order germline testing, signaling a significant gap in practice.
  • Knowledge scores varied among providers, with an average of 14 out of 27 correct answers on genetic testing queries.
  • Barriers to genetic testing referrals included insurance issues, limited access to counselors, and time constraints.
  • Research points to a mismatch between the demographics of healthcare providers and the diverse patient population they serve.

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Abad et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d464f831b076d99fa647d7https://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7755.disp25-a139
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