The research study procedures include: screening for eligibility and study questionnaires that would be performed in conjunction with either the genetic counselor visit or use of the electronic decision aid. The study questionnaires include:
* Knowledge Survey
* Shared Decision Making Process Survey
* Decisional Conflict Scale
The research study will last up to 2 weeks. It is expected that about 350 people will take part in this research study.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is supporting this research study by providing funding for the research
Age
18–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
18 years or older
Being seen in clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital or Boston Medical Center
Diagnosed with malignant epithelial ovarian carcinoma or malignant pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
You may not be if
Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent, undergo randomization, or complete the surveys associated with the study
Previous germline genetic testing
History of hereditary pancreatitis
Members of the following vulnerable populations: adults unable to consent, individuals who are not yet adults
