Oncogenetics
(Cancer Genetics)
Understanding Your Cancer Risk
Some cancers run in families. If you or a relative has had cancer-especially at a young age or multiple times-it may be due to an inherited genetic change. At Schell Genetics, we offer specialised consultations to help individuals and families understand their genetic cancer risk and make informed choices for prevention, screening, and treatment.
Would you like to understand more?
Genetic changes that increase the risk of cancer can be passed down through families. You might be concerned if you have:
A strong family history of cancer
Cancer diagnosed at a young age
Multiple close relatives with the same or related types of cancer
A personal history of more than one type of cancer
A rare cancer type or tumour
During a consultation, we will review your personal and family medical history and help assess whether genetic testing might be useful. Using state-of-the-art testing methods, we can look for known genetic variants-such as BRCA1 and BRCA2-that increase the risk of breast, ovarian, bowel, prostate, and other cancers.
Understanding your genetic risk can:
Guide your doctors in choosing personalised treatment options
Support early detection through appropriate screening programmes
Help you make preventative health choices
Inform family members of their own risk and testing options
We work together with your oncologist or GP, helping to ensure you receive the most appropriate and coordinated care.
Conditions We Commonly Assess
We support individuals and families with concerns about:
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (including BRCA1/2)
Lynch syndrome and other inherited bowel cancer syndromes
Hereditary prostate and pancreatic cancer
Rare cancer syndromes
Families with unclear but significant cancer histories
Why Consider Genetic Testing?
Genetic testing is a powerful tool that can:
Confirm an inherited cancer risk
Influence decisions about treatment or preventive surgery
Support tailored cancer screening strategies
Help relatives understand and manage their own risk
Even if no testing is currently available or indicated, a consultation can still provide clarity, reassurance, and guidance on next steps.
Book your private oncogenetic consultation today.
