Genetics and risk

Family history and cancer

Only a small percentage of certain cancers are due to an inherited faulty gene.

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Genetic testing and counselling

There are many medical, ethical, social and legal issues to consider before having genetic testing.

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Familial cancer centres

Familial cancer centres support people worried about their risk of developing cancer due to their family history.

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Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome is an inherited cancer predisposition which gives people an increased chance of developing certain cancers across their lifetime. Read more

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