Personalized Education and Genetic Counseling to Increase Genetic Testing in Patients With a Known Family History of Pancreatic Cancer

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Dec 17, 2024

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This clinical trial is looking at whether personalized education and genetic counseling can help people with a family history of pancreatic cancer get genetic testing more often. About 10% of pancreatic cancer cases are linked to genetics, meaning that if a gene associated with cancer is found, it can help doctors recommend more frequent screenings. This could lead to earlier detection of pancreatic cancer when it is easier to treat. The study aims to provide patients with tailored information based on their family history, which may improve their understanding of their risk and the importance of genetic testing.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 18 and 75 years old and have a first-degree relative, like a parent or sibling, who has had pancreatic cancer. You must also be an active patient at Mayo Clinic Florida. If you join the study, you can expect to receive personalized education about your family's health history and genetic counseling from an expert. This support could help you decide if genetic testing is right for you, which may lead to better monitoring for pancreatic cancer in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 18-75 years of age
• • First-degree relative with pancreatic cancer listed in the EPIC family history tool
• • Active patient at Mayo Clinic Florida (MCF) (visits within 1/1/2023-12/31/2023 to Family Medicine and/or Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients not meeting the inclusion criteria as defined above
• • Patients with an active or past history of pancreatic cancer
• • Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding