What’s Included
- 45-minute genetic counselling session
- Detailed personal and family history assessment
- Clinical risk evaluation and guidance
- Access to accredited genetic testing, if required
- Interpretation of results and support with next steps
Around 10-15% of cancers may be due to a genetic change passed down through families. This is called “hereditary cancer” and this can increase the chance of developing cancers at a younger age or the chance of developing more than one type of cancer.
Cancer genetic testing helps you understand whether cancer in your personal and/or family history may be due to an inherited genetic change.
Understanding this risk can provide clarity and help guide decisions about screening, prevention, and sometimes treatment.
Genetic testing to identify inherited variants associated with an increased risk of certain cancers. Includes:
Testing will proceed following your consultation and with your informed consent.
Our process is simple, supportive, and tailored to you. From your initial consultation through to results, we guide you every step of the way.
Choose a suitable time and complete a short clinical intake and consent form
A qualified genetic counsellor will review your personal and family history and discuss your situation in detail. If appropriate, testing options will be explained, including benefits, limitations, and possible outcomes. All counselling sessions will be followed up with a detail summary letter.
Genetic testing will be arranged, as appropriate, after providing informed consent.
Your genetic results will be reviewed by a qualified genetic counsellor. These will be delivered to you as agreed in the counselling session. If necessary, a follow-up call to discuss results in more detail can be arranged.
Understand whether there may be an inherited risk of cancer
Gain clarity on your personal and family risk
Support informed decisions around screening, prevention, or further care
Identify whether family members may also benefit from assessment
Our partner laboratories are accredited to the following international standards, ensuring quality, accuracy, and reliability in all genetic testing.
