About Check4Cancer
Empowering early detection, building healthier futures, and saving lives
At Check4Cancer, our mission is clear – to enable individuals and organisations to detect and address cancer earlier. Since 2015, we’ve been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge cancer screening and diagnostic services to self-paying individuals, corporate clients, and leading insurance providers across the UK.
Our commitment to excellence is rooted in rigorous clinical governance. Every one of our services is designed by some of the UK’s foremost cancer specialists to ensure the safest, most effective, and most reliable diagnostic pathways available.
What makes us different?
- Unmatched expertise in cancer diagnostics
At Check4Cancer, every screening service and diagnostic pathway we offer is created under the leadership of nationally and internationally recognised cancer experts. This level of oversight ensures that every step in the process is medically sound and meticulously refined, so clients know they’re in trusted hands.
- Exceptional clinical governance
Governance is the bedrock of our success. We uphold stringent clinical and quality standards through regular audit, compliance, training and strict adherence to industry regulations. This focus on governance gives our clients the confidence that they’re receiving safe, caring, reliable, and effective care.
- Compassionate, patient-centred care
We understand that navigating cancer screenings and diagnostics can feel overwhelming. That’s why we don’t just deliver services – we provide reassurance, empathy, and unwavering support. Our approach ensures a human touch at every step.
- Specialist cancer nurse team
Led by Louise Mills, our dedicated team of clinical specialists, customer services and corporate teams provide compassionate guidance and expertise during every stage of the patient’s experience. Whether answering questions, explaining results, or offering expert advice, our teams deliver care that is not only professional but also highly personalised and empathetic to the individual’s needs.
Who do we help?
- Individuals taking charge of their health
We offer flexible, straightforward cancer risk assessment, screening, and diagnostic solutions that fit seamlessly into individual lifestyles. Whether it’s proactive testing or peace of mind, we’re here to help.
- Corporate clients prioritising workforce wellbeing
We partner with organisations to support employee wellbeing, offering tailored screening programmes and tools such as our Cancer Impact Calculator© to illustrate the ROI of early detection initiatives. By fostering healthier, more informed workforces, we help businesses strengthen productivity and resilience.
- Insurance providers ensuring rapid access care
Trusted by leading insurers including AXA, Vitality, WPA, and Healix, we’ve designed evidence-based diagnostic pathways that ensure members receive fast access to screening and diagnostics. We provide the reassurance or early diagnosis patients need, underpinned by audited clinical outcomes.
Our core values
Education & prevention
Knowledge is power. We empower individuals and organisations to make informed choices through education on cancer risks and early symptoms, encouraging preventative measures and lifestyle changes.
Early detection saves lives
Detecting cancer early offers the best chance for effective treatment. Our services are focused on catching cancer in its most treatable stages, improving both survival rates and overall outcomes.
Compassion in action
Cancer care is deeply personal. From the first test to the final consultation, we treat every client with understanding, respect, and empathy, ensuring they feel supported throughout.
Our clinical leadership team
At the heart of Check4Cancer is a clinical team driven by a shared passion for excellence in care and innovation in cancer detection.
Professor Gordon Wishart
Chief Medical Officer
Professor Gordon Wishart is the founder, Chief Medical Officer and CEO of Check4Cancer, a leading early cancer detection and cancer prevention company. In 2016 Check4Cancer launched rapid access, streamlined and audited diagnostic pathways for breast and skin cancer to the insured and self-pay markets, leading to the award of “Diagnostic Provider of the Year” at the annual Health Investor Awards in 2018. In late 2017, Check4Cancer launched the first worldwide breast cancer risk test (MyBreastRisk) to combine genetic, family history and lifestyle risk factors to underpin a risk-stratified breast screening programme. As the former Director of the Cambridge Breast Unit from 2005-2010, and current Professor of Cancer Surgery at Anglia Ruskin School of Medicine since 2008, he has a strong track record in clinical research and modernisation of cancer diagnosis and treatment, with more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals. In 2010 he led a team of clinicians and scientists that developed the PREDICT breast cancer treatment and survival model, now used worldwide.
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Louise Mills
Louise leads our clinical, customer service and corporate teams to ensure the delivery of unrivalled patient care, always focused on compassion, clinical excellence and customer experience .
Claire Kilford
Claire manages the skin cancer nurse specialist team. Claire is responsible for ensuring that the nursing service is not only clinically safe and effective but also compassionate and centred around the needs of patients. Her focus on care, empathy, and expert knowledge is key in creating a positive experience for those receiving skin cancer nursing services.
Sarah Beck
Sarah manages our genetic counselling team and provides prompt, empathetic, support and expert knowledge around genetic testing and subsequent genetic testing results.
Our Extended Network ..
Our services are supported by a team of highly experienced consultants and diagnostic specialists, each contributing their expertise to refine and enhance the care we offer.
Take control of your health today
Whether you’re seeking peace of mind or helping your workforce prioritise its health, Check4Cancer offers the expertise, compassion, and innovation that make a real difference.
Because it’s always better to know.
Get in touch with us today to take the first step towards earlier detection and healthier outcomes.