Genetics & risk
One in three Australians will 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, talk to your doctor who can refer you to a family cancer centre.
Specific family cancers:
Family history of cancer
What constitutes a risky history?
Family cancer centres
Contact details.
Genetic testing
Useful for a small number of families.
Genetic counselling
Available at family cancer centres.
Victorian Family Cancer Register
Confidential database of families at risk.
Web links - family cancer
Sites about genetics and cancer.
