Genetics (Cancer)

Overview of inherited cancer syndromes and genetic testing.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
GeneticsOncology

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [CG164]: Familial breast cancer
National
NICE guideline [NG241]: Ovarian cancer: identifying and managing familial and genetic risk
National
Cancer Genetics Risk Assessment and Counseling (PDQ®) – Health Professional Version
Local
Consensus Statement by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer: Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling for Lynch Syndrome
Local
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines): Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment
Local
Offering Prenatal Diagnostic Tests: European Guidelines for Clinical Practice
Local
Society of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Practice Statement: Genetic Testing for Gynecologic Cancer
Local