Risk communication in familial cancer

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Specific consultations aimed at informing individuals about potential cancer risks in their families are emerging as a new clinical practice. This special issue features contributions from public health, medical, and psycho-social researchers addressing key aspects of risk communication for familial breast, ovarian, and colon cancer. The authors are part of a collaborative network established through a European project focused on cancer risk communication. Topics explored include a comparison of genetic services for breast and colon cancer across seven European centers, the responses of general practitioners, nurses, and midwives to breast cancer genetic information, and clinical experiences in presenting risk in terms of odds. Additionally, the issue delves into the information sources and social interactions of women undergoing breast/ovarian cancer genetic testing, as well as the relationship between breast self-examination and anxiety in high-risk families. The psychological and behavioral impacts of BRCA genetic testing are examined, along with women's willingness to share genetic information with relatives. This publication highlights both similarities and differences in cancer risk communication practices across various European countries, making it a valuable resource for cancer geneticists, genetic counselors, nurses, social workers, and researchers in related fields.