Referral practice for genetic counseling and patients' expectation over time – a prospective monocenter 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. Our prospective study evaluates reasons and motivations for patients' referral to Genetic consultation and counslees expectations in respect to the Jolie effect. Method: All counselees received a 34 item questionnaire at their first HBOC visit between September 2012 – January 2015. Results: 917 (88.5%) out of 108…