Cancer Genetic Testing in U.S. Black Women: Family Communication and Guilt

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Biological/Neuroscience

Brandon Hertzendorf
National Human Genome Research Institute
Matthew Leitao
National Human Genome Research Institute
Kimberly Bertrand
Boston University
Michelle Trevino-Talbot
Boston University
Maureen Flynn
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Maggie Ruderman
Boston University
Howard Cabral
Boston University
Julie Palmer
Boston University
Susan Persky
National Human Genome Research Institute
Catharine Wang
Boston University

Abstract

The study examines how 759 Black women communicate genetic cancer risk results to family members. It investigates how family support, risk perception, and guilt influence result-sharing behavior and satisfaction of family communication. Understanding these factors could help develop interventions to improve sharing of genetic test results among families.

Communication

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Cancer Genetic Testing in U.S. Black Women: Family Communication and Guilt

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