This study has two main objectives: 

• To implement a short screening questionnaire about family history in community clinics to identify Latina women with increased cancer risk 

• To test and compare avenues for health communication about genetic counseling, genetic testing, and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk with Latina women at increased risk for cancer

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Sisters Informing SistersSM  is a program developed for breast cancer survivors by a group of survivors, advocates, and researchers. SIS aims to:

• Provide women and their families with skills and support to make informed decisions, communicate their needs, preferences and decisions to their healthcare providers. 

•  Empower Black women and their families during the breast cancer treatment experience.

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This study had multiple phases with different aims:  

• Phase 1: To understand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Black, African American, Hispanic, and Latinx breast cancer survivors in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. 

• Phase 2: To develop an accessible informational website that is responsive to the needs of the target population, providing education on Covid-19 and breast cancer. 

• Phase 3: To test the resulting website and gather feedback on its use. 

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