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Testing for an inherited genetic predisposition to bowel cancer

Genetic testing can be carried out to identify if a person has an inherited genetic predisposition to developing bowel cancer. This...

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What are the symptoms?

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What are the symptoms?

Knowing what to look out for and recognising suspicious changes to your body is one of the most important ways...

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What you can expect in a one-hour genetic counselling session

What you can expect in a one-hour genetic counselling session

During your genetics consultation, a Genetic Counsellor will assess your family medical history and advise you on the risks within...

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At-home HPV testing for cervical cancer screening.

At-home HPV testing for cervical cancer screening could help many patients who have missed their cervical screening during lockdown

At-home HPV testing should be accelerated by NHS England to cope with the increasing waiting lists of women due for...

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Ask the Expert: BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing

Ask the Expert: BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene testing

Sarah Beck, a Registered Genetic Counsellor at Check4Cancer, answers your questions about the risks of inheriting and the benefits of...

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Male Breast Cancer - know the facts and get checked

Male Breast Cancer - know the facts and get checked

Usually thought of as a disease seen only in women, male breast cancer is a rare but real risk, most...

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What are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer?

Different types of skin cancer present different skin cancer symptoms but it is important to remember whatever the type of...

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Prostate cancer symptoms.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is caused when cells in the prostate gland grow abnormally and form lumps called tumours. How do you...

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