New genetic counseling method may help breast cancer patients decide on surgery

NCT ID NCT04245176

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a special, graph-based genetic counseling method helps newly diagnosed breast cancer patients better understand their risk of cancer in the other breast and make more informed surgery choices. About 400 patients participated, comparing this new approach to standard genetic counseling. The goal was to see if it changed their risk perception and surgical decisions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma in situ breast neoplasm invasive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States