Grant Details
Grant Number: |
5R01CA074861-10 Interpret this number |
Primary Investigator: |
Schwartz, Marc |
Organization: |
Georgetown University |
Project Title: |
Decisions & Outcomes of BRCA1/2 Test for Breast Patients |
Fiscal Year: |
2008 |
Abstract
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Though there has been considerable recent research on genetic testing for breast-ovarian cancer susceptibility, most of it has focused on breast cancer survivors and their unaffected relatives. However, BRCA1/2 mutation status is also relevant for treatment decision-making in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Breast cancer patients who carry a BRCA1/2 mutation have up to a 65% risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. As a result, bilateral mastectomy has emerged as a viable treatment option for these patients. Although guidelines suggest that breast cancer patients with a family history suggestive of hereditary breast cancer should be referred for genetic evaluation, they do not indicate when patients should be referred with respect to their definitive treatment. As a result there is disagreement regarding the optimal timing of genetic risk assessment. There are potential advantages and disadvantages to pre-surgical referral. To date, however, there have been no controlled trials to evaluate the outcomes of pre-surgical genetic counseling. In our previous study, we evaluated the feasibility and impact of pre-surgical BRCA1/2 counseling and testing in a research sample of self-selected patients. This study demonstrated an impact of genetic counseling on surgery decisions and quality of life. However, these results are limited by participant selection factors and the lack of random assignment. Thus, we propose a novel randomized trial to evaluate the impact of pre-surgical genetic counseling (versus usual care) for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Guided by the Ottawa Decision Support Framework, the specific aims, of the proposed trial are: 1) To evaluate the impact of Rapid Genetic Counseling (RGC) vs. Usual Care (UC) oh medical decisions', 2) To evaluate the impact of RGC vs. UC on quality of life and psychosocial well-being; 3) To identify baseline factors that predict who is most and least likely to benefit from RGC; and 4) to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the RGC intervention.
Publications
Psychosocial impact of proactive rapid genetic counseling following breast cancer diagnosis.
Authors: Kritzik R.
, Usoro E.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Isaacs C.
, Valdimarsdottir H.B.
, Willey S.
, O'Neill S.
, DeMarco T.
, Nusbaum R.
, Jandorf L.
, et al.
.
Source: Psycho-oncology, 2021-12-18 00:00:00.0; , .
EPub date: 2021-12-18 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 34921700
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Predictors of genetic testing uptake in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Authors: Ladd M.K.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Isaacs C.
, Hooker G.
, Willey S.
, Valdimarsdottir H.
, DeMarco T.
, O'Neill S.
, Binion S.
, Schwartz M.D.
, et al.
.
Source: Journal Of Surgical Oncology, 2020-04-28 00:00:00.0; , .
EPub date: 2020-04-28 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 32346886
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Predictors of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in genetically high risk newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Authors: Tynan M.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Isaacs C.
, Willey S.
, Valdimarsdottir H.B.
, Nusbaum R.
, Hooker G.
, O'Neill S.C.
, Jandorf L.
, Kelly S.P.
, et al.
.
Source: Breast Cancer Research And Treatment, 2020-01-01 00:00:00.0; , .
EPub date: 2020-01-01 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 31894446
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Randomized trial of proactive rapid genetic counseling versus usual care for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Authors: Schwartz M.D.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Isaacs C.
, Willey S.
, Valdimarsdottir H.B.
, Nusbaum R.
, Hooker G.
, O'Neill S.
, Jandorf L.
, Kelly S.P.
, et al.
.
Source: Breast Cancer Research And Treatment, 2018 Aug; 170(3), p. 517-524.
EPub date: 2018-04-02 00:00:00.0.
PMID: 29611029
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Intentions For Bilateral Mastectomy Among Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: King L.
, O'Neill S.C.
, Spellman E.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Valdimarsdottir H.
, Willey S.
, Leventhal K.G.
, DeMarco T.
, Nusbaum R.
, Feldman E.
, et al.
.
Source: Journal Of Surgical Oncology, 2013 Jun; 107(7), p. 772-6.
PMID: 23280632
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Predictors And Outcomes Of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Authors: Graves,K.D.
, Peshkin,B.N.
, Halbert,C.H.
, DeMarco,T.A.
, Isaacs,C.
, Schwartz,M.D.
.
Source: Breast Cancer Research And Treatment, 2007 Sep; 104(3), p. 321-9.
PMID: 17066320
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Quality Of Life After Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy In Newly Diagnosed High-risk Breast Cancer Patients Who Underwent Brca1/2 Gene Testing
Authors: Tercyak,K.P.
, Peshkin,B.N.
, Brogan,B.M.
, DeMarco,T.
, Pennanen,M.F.
, Willey,S.C.
, Magnant,C.M.
, Rogers,S.
, Isaacs,C.
, Schwartz,M.D.
.
Source: Journal Of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology, 2007-01-20 00:00:00.0; 25(3), p. 285-91.
PMID: 17159191
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Utilization Of Brca1/brca2 Mutation Testing In Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Schwartz,M.D.
, Lerman,C.
, Brogan,B.
, Peshkin,B.N.
, Isaacs,C.
, DeMarco,T.
, Halbert,C.H.
, Pennanen,M.
, Finch,C.
.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention : A Publication Of The American Association For Cancer Research, Cosponsored By The American Society Of Preventive Oncology, 2005 Apr; 14(4), p. 1003-7.
PMID: 15824179
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Impact Of Brca1/brca2 Counseling And Testing On Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
Authors: Schwartz,M.D.
, Lerman,C.
, Brogan,B.
, Peshkin,B.N.
, Halbert,C.H.
, DeMarco,T.
, Lawrence,W.
, Main,D.
, Finch,C.
, Magnant,C.
, et al.
.
Source: Journal Of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology, 2004-05-15 00:00:00.0; 22(10), p. 1823-9.
PMID: 15067026
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Short-term impact of cancer prevention and screening activities on quality of life.
Authors: Cullen J.
, Schwartz M.D.
, Lawrence W.F.
, Selby J.V.
, Mandelblatt J.S.
.
Source: Journal Of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology, 2004-03-01 00:00:00.0; 22(5), p. 943-52.
PMID: 14990651
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Genetic Testing: Psychological Aspects And Implications
Authors: Lerman C.
, Croyle R.T.
, Tercyak K.P.
, Hamann H.
.
Source: Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology, 2002 Jun; 70(3), p. 784-97.
PMID: 12090383
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Impact Of Brca1/brca2 Mutation Testing On Psychologic Distress In A Clinic-based Sample
Authors: Schwartz M.D.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Hughes C.
, Main D.
, Isaacs C.
, Lerman C.
.
Source: Journal Of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology, 2002-01-15 00:00:00.0; 20(2), p. 514-20.
PMID: 11786581
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All In The Family: Evaluation Of The Process And Content Of Sisters' Communication About Brca1 And Brca2 Genetic Test Results
Authors: Hughes C.
, Lerman C.
, Schwartz M.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Wenzel L.
, Narod S.
, Corio C.
, Tercyak K.P.
, Hanna D.
, Isaacs C.
, et al.
.
Source: American Journal Of Medical Genetics, 2002-01-15 00:00:00.0; 107(2), p. 143-50.
PMID: 11807889
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Brca1/2 Testing: Complex Themes In Result Interpretation
Authors: Peshkin B.N.
, DeMarco T.A.
, Brogan B.M.
, Lerman C.
, Isaacs C.
.
Source: Journal Of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology, 2001-05-01 00:00:00.0; 19(9), p. 2555-65.
PMID: 11331335
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Spiritual Faith And Genetic Testing Decisions Among High-risk Breast Cancer Probands
Authors: Schwartz M.D.
, Hughes C.
, Roth J.
, Main D.
, Peshkin B.N.
, Isaacs C.
, Kavanagh C.
, Lerman C.
.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention : A Publication Of The American Association For Cancer Research, Cosponsored By The American Society Of Preventive Oncology, 2000 Apr; 9(4), p. 381-5.
PMID: 10794482
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