Family cancer service

The Victorian Family Cancer Genetics Service is run for families at increased risk of bowel, breast and ovarian cancer or melanoma because of an inherited gene change. Contact us if you're worried about the risk of cancer based on a family history.

Contact:

Phone: 13 11 20
Email: family.cancer@cancervic.org.au
Address: 1 Rathdowne St, Carlton, 3053

Specific family cancers:

About family cancers

Learn more about cancer and genetics, risk, genetic testing and genetic counselling.

Services offered

Our family cancer services are part of an integrated statewide network.

Useful links

More online resources for learning about genetics and cancer.

  • Call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20 and talk to a trained professional
  • Relay for life - The Cancer Council's team fundraising event
    • A hugely popular relay-style event that raises money for cancer research.

  • Donate to The Cancer Council online