Breast cancer runs in my family and so I would like to be tested to see if I am at risk. How can I get this type of testing done?

If you are concerned about your family history you should visit your GP to discuss these concerns. Your GP will be able to let you know what your family history means to you or if you may benefit from genetic testing. Genetic testing is currently only offered to women who have a strong family history of breast cancer. For information on what would be considered a strong family history.

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It is important to remember that only around 1 in 20 of all breast cancers are due to inherited faults in breast cancer genes. Breast cancer is thought to be caused by a combination of our genes, lifestyle and environment, however very little is known about the exact causes. For information on breast cancer risk factors (the things which can increase or decrease your chances of developing breast cancer).