Hereditary breast cancer is rare. However, women with a family history of breast cancer can be at higher risk of developing the disease.
Our new free publication The Best Treatment: Your guide to UK services for people with a family history of breast cancer (2397 kb) ![[pdf]](/display_images/document_icons/pdf.gif){kind=icon}
The guide is for people with a family history of breast cancer. It sets out what a family history is and how your risk is assessed, including genetic testing options. It explains what breast screening is available to people at higher risk of breast cancer and ways to manage risk.
It is based on the latest available evidence, together with the experiences of women with breast cancer.
