Colon cancer screening practices and disclosure following receipt of positive or inconclusive genetic test results for Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer

摘要

BackgroundPeople who receive conclusive genetic test results for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) tend to adopt appropriate colorectal cancer screening behaviors and disclose their test results. However, little is known about the disclosure processes or screening behaviors of individuals who receive inconclusive genetic test results. This study compared endoscopy use and disclosure between individuals with positive and inconclusive genetic test results, within a year after results were received.