Table 1 Age and indication for genetic screening (n = 25)
Age at genetic testing | |
|---|---|
Age range | 27–72 yrs |
Age in categories | |
< 30 years | 1(4%) |
30–39 years | 3(12%) |
40–49 years | 8(24%) |
50–59 years | 7(28%) |
> 59 years | 6(24%) |
Indications for referral to specialist genetic clinic | |
Family history and personal history of breast/ovarian cancer | 8(32%) |
Family history of breast /ovarian cancer with no personal history of cancer | 2(8%) |
Family history of multiple cancers other than breast /ovarian cancers | 1(4%) |
Personal history of multiple cancers (breast/ovarian), no family history | 4 (16%) |
Personal history of breast or ovarian cancer at < 45 years | 2(8%) |
Family screening for known BRCA1/2 mutation carriers in family | 3(12%) |
Male breast cancer | 1(4%) |
Other | 4(16%) |