Pre-cancerous and genetic conditions

Barrett's oesophagus is a condition that can sometimes develop into cancer of the lower oesophagus.

Bowen’s disease is a skin condition. It is slow-growing, and there are many effective treatments.

Breast calcifications are small spots (deposits) of calcium in the breast – they are usually harmless.

Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is not a cancer, but can increase the risk of developing cancer.

MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance) is a non-cancerous condition where the body makes an abnormal protein, called a paraprotein.

Vaginal intra-epithelial neoplasia (VAIN) is a term that describes abnormal changes of the cells that line the vagina. VAIN is not cancer, but over time it can sometimes develop into cancer.

Some people are more likely to develop certain cancers because they have an inherited gene mutation. We have information about genetics and cancer risk.