Abstract

Cancer predisposition testing can pose complex genetic counseling issues. This case report discusses whether it is appropriate to provide BRCA1 testing to a woman with limited intellectual capacity and documented psychological distress. This case is one of several cancer counseling cases presented to our Genetic Counseling Supervision Group over the past three and a half years. The Supervision Group provided valuable feedback and support to proceed with this challenging case.

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