GENETIC CANCER RISK

Genetic Cancer Risk

Inherited genetic changes that increase the risk of cancer

GENETIC CANCER RISK

Genetic Cancer Risk

Inherited genetic changes that increase the risk of cancer

GENETIC CANCER RISK

Hereditary cancer testing analyses 31 genes associated with an increased risk of cancer. Certain variants include breast, ovaries, prostate, bowel, pancreas, skin, kidneys, and other organ systems, helping guide earlier surveillance and personalised screening.


This assessment is often considered where there is family history of cancer or patient who want greater clarity into health risks.

Price £950

EVERYTHING ANSWERED

Common Questions

  • Which genes are analysed?


    The test analyses 31 clinically relevant genes 


    Breast and ovarian cancer 

    BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CHEK2, RAD51C, and RAD51D


    Bowel and gastrointestinal cancer 

    APC, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and MUTYH


    Prostate cancer 

    HOXB13, ATM, and BRCA2


    Pancreatic and kidney cancer 

    VHL, STK11, and TP53


    Melanoma and skin cancer 

    CDKN2A and BAP1


    Additional genes within the panel assess broader inherited cancer risk across multiple organ systems.

  • Who should consider genetic cancer risk testing?


    Genetic cancer risk testing may be considered where there is family history of cancer, particularly where multiple relatives are affected, cancers occur at younger ages, or rare tumour types are present.


    It may also be appropriate where personal medical history suggests benefit from further inherited risk assessment.

  • What does a negative result mean?


    A negative result means that no clinically significant inherited variants were identified. 


    It does not eliminate the possibility of developing cancer in the future. Cancer risk is influenced by many factors beyond inherited genetics so results should always be interpreted within the wider clinical context.

  • What does a positive result mean?


    A positive result means a genetic variant has been identified that may increase future cancer risk.


    A positive result does NOT indicate current cancer.


    This is important as this could influence screening, surveillance, or preventative planning. 


    A complimentary consultation with a genetic counsellor is included, providing specialist guidance on the implications of the finding, recommended next steps, and any potential relevance for family members.

  • Does this test show whether I currently have cancer?


    No, this test assesses inherited cancer susceptibility rather than diagnosing current disease. 


    If there is concern about current cancer risk, further investigations such as a full body MRI or blood-based multi-cancer screening, including Trucheck, may be considered as part of a broader assessment.

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WHAT'S INVOLVED

The assessment begins with a doctor-led consultation to review your personal and family history and establish whether hereditary cancer testing is appropriate.


If suitable, a saliva or blood sample is taken on the day and sent for analysis, with results typically available within 4 to 6 weeks.


Findings are interpreted in clinical context, and where significant variants are identified, a complimentary genetic counsellor consultation is included to support next steps and wider family understanding.

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