Cancer genetics - how cancer sometimes runs in families

The booklet explains how genes affect the risk of developing cancer. It also gives information about testing for gene mutations, understanding test results and ways to manage a higher risk of cancer.

We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor, who knows your medical history.

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We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.