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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
With
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
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
