Family cancer services

A strand of DNA
One in three Australians develop cancer in their lifetime so it's not uncommon for members of the same family to develop unrelated cancers. For a small number of families, an inherited faulty gene means their risk is much higher.

If you're concerned about your family's cancer history, discuss it with your doctor who can refer you to a family cancer centre.

Specific family cancers:

Breast cancer

Bowel cancer

Melanoma

Ovarian cancer 

Cancer & genetics

What's cancer? What's the genetic link?

Genetic testing

Useful for a small number of families.

Genetic counselling

Family cancer centres have counsellors on staff.

Phone support for gene carriers

Connect with others in your situation.

Victorian Family Cancer Register

Confidential database of families at risk.

Family history of cancer

What constitutes a risky history?

Family cancer centres

Melbourne's family cancer centres contact details.

Web links - family cancer

More online about genetics and cancer.

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Updated: 15 May, 2009