Cancer Genetic Counselling
Understand your risk, empower your health
If you have a strong family history of cancer or have recently been diagnosed with breast, ovarian, bowel, or prostate cancer, genetic testing can provide critical insights into your risk and guide your treatment options – all with no referral required.
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The benefits of genetic cancer testing
- Empower yourself: Gain valuable knowledge about your risks.
- Plan for the future: Make informed decisions about prevention and screening.
- Protect your family: Help your children and other relatives understand their risk.
- Improve treatment: Enable tailored care plans, from surgery to long-term therapies.
Why choose Check4Cancer for your genetic testing?
Genetic testing with us goes beyond simply identifying your risk. Our comprehensive approach ensures you are well-supported throughout the process, with benefits including:
Fast & accurate results
Genetic testing conducted in a trusted UK-based laboratory.
Convenient at-home saliva tests
No invasive procedures required.
Comprehensive gene panels
Covering BRCA, breast, ovarian, bowel and prostate cancer genes.
Expert guidance
Pre- and post-test counselling from registered genetic counsellors (GCRB & AHCS).
Flexible consultations
Choose between phone or virtual appointments.
Personalised support
Receive tailored risk assessments and actionable next steps.
Inclusive service
Available for individuals aged 18+ of all genders.
Who should consider genetic testing?
You may benefit from genetic testing if you have any of the following risk factors:
- A family history of multiple relatives with the same type of cancer.
- Relatives diagnosed with cancer at younger ages (under 50).
- Personal or family experience of multiple cancer diagnoses.
What to expect from genetic testing
Genetic testing offers you a safe and accurate way of finding out if you are at an increased risk of developing cancer. We offer a personalised service with pre- and post-test genetic counselling ensuring you are fully supported every step of the way.
1. Initial consultation
- A 60-minute session with a registered genetic counsellor.
- Review of your personal and family cancer history.
- Personalised cancer risk assessment and discussion of genetic testing options.
2. Testing process
- Receive an at-home saliva test kit.
- Your sample is analysed at a specialist UK-based laboratory.
- Results are ready in 3-4 weeks.
3. Post-Test counselling
- Detailed explanation of your test results by an expert genetic counsellor.
- Clear, personalised clinical recommendations for next steps.
- Onward referrals to specialists if necessary.
- Support to help family members understand their potential risks.
At Check4Cancer, even a negative result comes with actionable guidance to ensure ongoing screening and risk management.
FAQs
What happens during my consultation?
We’ll review your personal and family medical history, discuss genetic inheritance, outline your testing options, and talk through cancer prevention strategies.
How reliable is genetic testing?
Genetic testing uses cutting-edge sequencing technology to deliver highly accurate results. However, some cancer-related genes haven’t yet been discovered, so it’s essential to interpret results with the help of a qualified genetic counsellor.
What are the possible test outcomes?
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Professor Andrew Beggs
Clinical Advisor for Bowel Cancer & Genetics
Professor Andrew Beggs is a Professor of Cancer Genetics & Surgery at the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. He runs a diverse research group of scientists and clinicians studying the molecular determinants of response to cancer treatments using organoid models and next-generation sequencing models. He is also an active cancer clinician, running a familial cancer clinic for the West Midlands Region and one of the national gastrointestinal polyposis centres. Professor Beggs acts as a scientific adviser to the UK Department of Health and Social Care and Genomics England.
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