Cancer Matters
Ahead of the General Election, we asked Macmillan campaigners and supporters to email their candidates and let them know that cancer matters.
Find out moreCauses and risk factors
We don't know exactly what causes many cancers. But there are things that can increase your risk of getting cancer. Find out what these might be and the possible changes you could make to reduce your risk.
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Potential causes of cancer
Find out about what can increase your risk of getting cancer, what to look out for and the changes you could make to reduce your risk.
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Family history
Some cancers can be related to the genes that were passed down from your parents.
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Genetic conditions and inherited cancers
You might be offered the chance to test for some genetic conditions. It's important to understand what might happen and the effect any possible results might have.
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Pre-cancerous conditions
Pre-cancerous conditions are diseases or syndromes that might develop into a cancer, so it’s important to monitor your health.
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Risk-reducing breast surgery
If you have an increased risk of breast cancer you might be offered surgery to reduce the risk.
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Having risk-reducing breast surgery
There are different types of risk-reducing breast surgery. Your surgeon will discuss them with you.
HPV and cancer
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common infection. Some types of HPV can increase the risk of developing cancer.
Cancer risk and family history
Assessing your risk of cancer is complicated. A family history only affects risk in a small proportion of people.
Genetic counselling
A genetic consultation is a discussion with a person trained in genetics. They will advise you on your risk of developing cancer.
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Whether it is you or someone close to you who has been diagnosed with cancer, you’re likely to experience many emotions. Sharing your feelings can help you and others in your situation. Talk about it here.
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