海外文献における遺伝性腫瘍に関する遺伝カウンセリングの動向

The purpose of this study was to determine the actual situation of the genetic counseling for familial tumors in overseas literatures. We searched literatures including key words “genetic counseling” “familial tumor” “heredity” “cancer” “patients” and “genetic diseases” on PubMed published from ２００８ to ２０１８, resulting ２０９ articles extracted and ２１ of those examined. The quantitative studies were the most common type of these articles, and Certified Genetic Counselors （CGC）were the most common first author. The study contents were［factors associated with testing acceptance］,［utility of the screening system］,［utility of the genetic counseling］, and ［contents of the genetic counseling］. The analysis revealed genetic counseling for familial tumors in overseas was at present frequently provided to promote uptake of genetic testing.