Who can benefit from this?

The services provided by the Cancer Assessment and Prevention Unit can benefit people who have:

• Three or more family members affected by the same cancer or associated tumours (colon and endometrium, breast and ovary).
• Two or more first-degree relatives diagnosed with cancer at an early age, before the average age for the population, and/or with people who have had tumours in different locations.
• Bilateral involvement in the case of paired organs (breasts, kidneys).
• Family history of syndromes where hereditary predisposition to cancer has been demonstrated.
• Individuals with cancer risk factors who wish to learn about early detection or prevention measures.