Awareness and Determinants of Uptake of Genetic Testing Among Breast Cancer Patients and their Family Members: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

BackgroundGenetic testing is becoming increasingly essential in breast cancer because it can inform treatment decisions, detect hereditary cancer risk, and assist family members who may benefit from early risk assessment and cascade testing.However, the adoption of genetic testing is dependent on patients' awareness, comprehension, desire, and access to counseling and testing services, all of which may be hampered by practical constraints in India.This study looked at the awareness, beliefs, and variables that influence genetic testing among breast cancer patients and their first-and second-degree relatives. International Journal of Cancer Care and Deliverybinaytara.org/