| PI: |
J. Scott Roberts, PhD |
| affiliation: |
University of Michigan School of Public Health |
| topic: |
breast cancer, BRCA 1, BRCA 2, genetic counseling, decision aid, tailoring, Internet, web
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| medium: |
Internet, web, phone |
| audience: |
women |
| grant: |
Development and Evaluation of a Breast Cancer Genetics Education Tool and Decision Aid |
| sponsor: |
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| dates: |
2009-03-01 - 2010-02-28 |
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By incorporating tailored educational materials, personalized cancer risk estimates, and validated risk communication techniques into a patient-friendly Web-based application, we aim to create an easily disseminated and effective adjuvant to traditional breast cancer genetic counseling services. Such technologies are needed to expand the reach and improve the cost- effectiveness of breast cancer genetic services and are part of a growing movement within clinical care to provide validated patient decision aids.
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