Cancer and families
It is not possible to "catch" cancer, however some types of cancer may occasionally run in families. If you are worried that you or other members of your family may develop a certain type of cancer because of your family history, you can find out more by clicking on the link below, or by visiting your GP to discuss any concerns you may have.
If you are worried about developing a particular cancer you will find more detailed information under that cancer type so please visit our Cancer types section.
Link:About genes, cancer and family history
Produced by:Cancer Research UK (CRUK)
This page of the CRUK website has information about cancer and families.
Link:Cancer genetics (how cancer sometimes runs in families)
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section is for anybody who is worried that cancer might run in their family. It is also for people who have been advised, or who have decided, to see a cancer genetics specialist or genetic counsellor.
Page last edited: 21 October 2011
