Referral practice for genetic counseling over time including patients' expectation and impact of the Jolie effect a prospective study

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is in 5 – 10% of hereditary origin. The identification of people at risk remains the key for optimal care. An underachievement of health care supply is known in respect to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). Jolie brought a huge public attention to HBCO in 2013. We had initiated a prospective study prior to her medical choice for a preventive bilateral mastectomy. The study evaluated reasons and motivations for patients' referral to Genetic consultation and counslees expectations. Method: All counselees received a 34 item questionnaire at their first HBOC visit (Septembe…