Feasibility of Obstetric and Cancer Universal Screening
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Summary
The investigators hypothesize that pregnancy and preconception care may be a feasible and effective time to offer inherited cancer risk screening. This study will assess interest in cancer genetic testing among patients receiving routine prenatal or preconception/fertility care. The goal is to evaluate the acceptability of BRCA1/2 testing when offered alongside standard prenatal genetic screening. The study will also explore whether universal screening in this population could support early cancer prevention and be cost-effective, especially among underserved populations.
Description
The purpose of this study is to prospectively offer obstetric patients combined hereditary cancer screening (HCS) and obstetric carrier screening (OCS) to see if patients decide they want HCS in addition to their OCS. Preconception and pregnancy represent a unique window of opportunity for women to engage and interact with the healthcare system. With the proposed trial, the investigators aim to change the paradigm of obstetrical-related genetic testing to include potentially life-saving HCS. Approximately 25% of the general population in the U.S. meets established criteria to recommend geneti…