Study Population	N†	Interest or Intention in Genetic Counseling (GC) or Genetic Testing (GT)‡
Unaffected§ FDRs of CRC patients undergoing treatment [11]	45	51% definite GT intention; 31% probable
CRC patients and unaffected individuals undergoing Lynch syndrome genetic counseling [15]	31 CRCs; 34 unaffected	Pre-counseling: 100% (29). GT intention among CRCs who were aware of GT. 92% (30) GT intention among unaffecteds who were aware of GT
		Post-counseling: No one decided against testing, but 5 unaffecteds (18%); 1 CRC undecided
CRC patients, unaffected FDRs, and age/gender-matched controls recruited from HCCR and driver’s license/Medicare records [9]	105	If relative is a carrier: GT intention for 67% of CRCs; 75% of FDRs; 60% of controls
		If insurance covers cost: GT intention for 17% of CRCs; 75% of FDRs; 40% of controls

*All studies used a cross-sectional design, with the exception of one study, which used focus groups.[9] All studies were conducted in the United States, with the exception of one German study.[15]

†Indicates number of participants older than 18 years, unless otherwise specified.

‡Type of genetic test not specified.

§Unaffected = no previous diagnosis of colorectal cancer.

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15. Keller M, Jost R, Haunstetter CM, et al.: Comprehensive genetic counseling for families at risk for HNPCC: impact on distress and perceptions. Genet Test 6 (4): 291-302, 2002.  [PUBMED Abstract]