Inherited cancer genes and increased cancer risk

People in some families have a higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes. If you think that cancer may run in your family, talk it through with your GP.

We know about some of the genes that can increase a person's risk of developing cancer.

Genetic testing can find some of the inherited faulty genes that increase your cancer risk.

If testing shows that you have an inherited faulty gene, you may need to make decisions about what to do. It's likely to be an emotional time.

Here are some questions you might like to ask your doctor or genetic counsellor about testing for cancer genes.