This prospective, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of two pre-test education methods on the level of participation in genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk. A prospective study examines outcomes before the development of a disease.
* The research study procedures include screening for eligibility, randomization and a series of questionnaires.
* Participants will be randomized, or assigned by chance, to one of two methods of pre-genetic test education and after completing either pre-test education participants will be offered the opportunity to have genetic testing performed
Two methods of pre-genetic test education:
* video education
* in-person counseling
* Genetic testing will be performed by blood draw.
* It is expected that 500 people will participate in this study
* Participants will be in the research study for up to 5 yrs after enrollment
