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Get the Right Support to Talk to Your GP About Genetic Testing

The sooner you understand your hereditary cancer risk, the more options you have to protect your health. Download your guide today and take it to your GP, because a simple conversation could save lives.

Download your resources

Our free downloadable guides can help you start a conversation with your GP about genetic testing and hereditary cancer risk, including ovarian cancer and BRCA gene changes.

These resources are designed to make the process clear, simple, and less stressful.

If you have used our Hereditary Cancer Risk Checker, you will have been advised what resource you need to download at the time of using the tool.

Why genetic testing is important

Some cancers, including ovarian and breast cancer, can be linked to inherited gene changes such as BRCA1 or BRCA2.

Knowing your risk can help you and your family:

  • Spot cancer earlier when it is easier to treat
  • Reduce risk through screening or preventative surgery
  • Plan for the future with the right care and support

You don’t need to have a strong family history to benefit from testing. Talking to your GP is the first step to understanding your personal risk.

More information about genetic testing