This study was supported by CONCYTEC-FONDECYT en el marco de la convocatoria ?Proyecto Investigaci?n B?sica 2019-01? (grant numbers 355-2019) and by the Vicerrectorado de Investigaci?n y Posgrado de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos en el marco de la convocatoria ?Proyecto de Investigaci?n con financiamiento para Grupos de Investigaci?n 2021?. This study was also partially supported by the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cient?fico e Tecnol?gico (CNPq grant numbers 404984/2018-5 and 301469/2018-0) and the Funda??o Carlos Chagas de Amparo ? Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (FAPERJ, grant number E-26/202.909/2017).

Purpose: Despite the rapid advancements in genomics and the enactment of a new cancer law in Chile, the implementation of cancer genetic counseling continues to face significant challenges because of limited resources and infrastructure. Methods: We conducted a survey targeting health care providers who offer genetic counseling to patients with cancer and possess training in genetics and counseling. Additionally, we distributed a separate survey to high-risk patients associated with an advocacy group to gather insights on their perceptions of and experiences with cancer genetic counseling. Results: Among the surveyed providers, 21% were nonmedical professionals who developed their skills through postgraduate continuing education programs. Germline testing was not performed in 47% of cases. Among the participants, 37% considered genetic counseling important for understanding the cause of ...