| The issue of offering BRCA population screening to all Ashkenazi Jews (AJ) recently has gained considerable attention. This survey-based study assessed whether a young population of (predominantly Orthodox) AJs believe BRCA testing should be offered widely, and, if so, when and in what context. Seventy three percent of respondents believed that BRCA testing should be offered to all AJs, and 57.6% of respondents agreed that testing should be included in current AJ carrier screening panels. Family history of cancer impacted perceptions, particularly regarding the utility of testing. Based on the responses overall, it is unclear whether the study participants were interested in BRCA testing due to its utility or due to their desire to have their "Jewish testing" completed all at once. When developing models for implementing AJ BRCA population screening, the consumer must be well educated about its ultimate objectives, benefits, and implications. |
