This prospective, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of two pre-test education methods on the level of participation in genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk. A prospective study examines outcomes before the development of a disease.~The research study procedures include screening for eligibility, randomization and a series of questionnaires.~Participants will be randomized, or assigned by chance, to one of two methods of pre-genetic test education and after completing either pre-test education participants will be offered the opportunity to have genetic testing performed~Two methods of pre-genetic test education:~video education~in-person counseling~Genetic testing will be performed by blood draw.~It is expected that 500 people will participate in this study~Participants will be in the research study for up to 5 yrs after enrollment
This study is evaluating the effect of two pre-test education methods on participants interested in genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.