This section contains information about how to identify from your family history if you are at risk of an inherited cancer predisposition syndrome.
There are many factors that can increase your risk of developing cancer, and family history is just one of them. The resources in this section are tools that can help you identify if your family history suggests that you might have an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
People often don’t talk to their family about cancer and it is common for patients to not know the details of their family member’s cancer. The more healthcare professionals know about a cancer, they may be able to identify clues that could suggest if it is more likely to be inherited or not. This graphic advises you what questions are most helpful to ask your family member about their cancer.
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Check your family history
This family history checker is designed to be used by members of the public and has been based on the Birmingham Women’s Hospital Referral criteria. It can tell you if the history of cancer in your family might suggest that there is a genetic link.
Central and South Genomics Family History Checker
Ovarian Cancer Action Hereditary Cancer Risk Checker
Prostate Cancer UK risk checker
People with certain ancestries can be at increased risk of genetic conditions. Find out more here: