Questions, corrections, and source suggestions
PROMPT Study is an independent educational hub on hereditary cancer genetics. We welcome your questions about our explainers, notes on anything we got wrong, and pointers to peer-reviewed sources we should cite. Reach us using the form below.
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The content on this site is written to help patients, families, students, and clinicians understand how hereditary cancer genetics works — multi-gene panel testing, BRCA and other variant interpretation, patient registries, and precision-medicine concepts. It is reference material, not a clinical service.
We cannot interpret your personal test results, estimate your individual cancer risk, or recommend whether you should pursue testing. Those decisions depend on your personal and family history and belong in a conversation with a licensed professional. If you are weighing genetic testing or trying to make sense of a result, please consult a board-certified genetic counselor or your clinician. The National Society of Genetic Counselors maintains a public directory of certified counselors you can search by location.
What we can help with
Use the form for any of the following. We read every message, though we cannot reply to requests for individual medical advice.
Questions about a guide
Ask us to clarify a concept in any explainer — how panel testing differs from single-gene testing, what a variant of uncertain significance means, or how longitudinal registries are built.
Read the explainersCorrections and accuracy notes
Spotted an error, an outdated figure, or a claim that needs a citation? Tell us. Accuracy is the whole point of this hub, and we update content when readers flag a problem.
Report a correctionSource and study suggestions
If there is a peer-reviewed paper, registry report, or guideline we should reference, share it. We prioritize primary literature and established clinical-genetics sources.
Suggest a sourceHow your message is handled
A short, transparent path from your note to our response.
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Tell us who you are — patient or family member, genetic counselor, clinician, educator, or general reader — and what you're asking about. Context helps us point you to the right material.
2. We route and review
Questions about content go to our editorial reviewers. Correction and source suggestions are checked against the cited literature before any change is made.
3. We respond or update
We reply to genuine questions about our material and acknowledge corrections. Where a correction is warranted, we revise the page and note the change. We do not respond to requests for individual medical or genetic-counseling advice.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you tell me what my genetic test result means?
No. We cannot interpret individual results or estimate personal risk. Result interpretation depends on your personal and family history and should be done with a board-certified genetic counselor or your clinician. Our guides can help you understand the concepts behind a result, but they are not a substitute for professional interpretation.
Do you recommend a specific testing lab or genetic counselor?
We do not endorse particular labs, providers, or commercial products. For finding a certified genetic counselor, the National Society of Genetic Counselors maintains a public directory you can search by location and specialty. Your clinician can also refer you to genetics services in your area.
How do you handle corrections?
We take accuracy seriously. When a reader flags an error, we check it against the cited literature and current clinical-genetics guidance. If a correction is warranted, we revise the page and note the change. Send specifics — the page, the passage, and ideally a reference — through the form above.
Will my information be shared or used commercially?
We use the details you provide only to respond to your inquiry and improve the hub's content. This is an educational reference site, not a lead-generation or sales operation, and we do not sell or refer your information for commercial purposes.
Is this form a secure way to discuss my health?
No. Please do not submit personal health information, test results, or family medical history through this form — it is not a secure clinical channel and we cannot review such details. For anything involving your personal care, contact a licensed genetic counselor or clinician directly.
Looking for the science behind the questions?
Our explainer guides break down how multi-gene panel testing works, what hereditary variants like BRCA actually mean, and why patient registries matter for precision medicine — in plain, evidence-minded language.