New study tests simple ways to boost genetic testing in cancer patients

This study looked at whether a special website or two phone calls with a health coach could encourage more people with a personal or family history of certain cancers to get genetic testing. Over 800 adults who already completed a family health survey were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the website, the coaching calls, or usual care. The main goal was to see if either experimental method increased the number of people who actually completed genetic testing within six months.