Familial Cancer Service
Our Familial Cancer Service provides support and screening for people who may have an increased risk of developing cancers due to their family history, or arranging genetic testing for those diagnosed with a cancer that may be hereditary.
Who We See
We help:
- People affected by breast, bowel, prostate, ovarian, endometrial or pancreatic cancer to assess if genetic testing is needed.
- People with multiple bowel polyps for genetic testing.
- People with a family history of cancer to assess screening needs.
- Patients with a known hereditary genetic change who may need risk-reducing surgery (such as breast or gynaecology surgery).
Our Services
Depending on your risk and age, you may be offered:
- Mammograms
- Colonoscopy
- Genetic testing for breast, ovarian, bowel, endometrial, pancreatic, and prostate cancers (following National Genomic guidelines).
If a hereditary gene change is found, we will refer you to a specialist genetics team for a full risk assessment and management recommendations. We also arrange clinic appointments to discuss options for risk-reducing surgery.
How to refer for GPs
GP referrals only accepted via eRS
Where we are
Location: Level 3, between Ward 302 and Ward 303, Royal Derby Hospital.
We also offer outpatient appointments at Derby, Burton, and Lichfield.
Key contacts
Telephone: 01332 785771
Email: dhft.familialcancerservice@nhs.net