What to do if there is family history of cancer
If you think cancer might run in your family bloodline, talk to your doctor, nurse or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health worker.
Ask them about having health checks. They might think advice about genes is needed, and maybe tests. There are genetic counsellors and Family Cancer Clinics.
Having regular health checks is always a deadly choice for all family and kin.
People with a family history of cancer might like to share this information with other members within their bloodline. The more we as family members know about cancer, the more we might be able to prevent it or find it early. The more we understand, the easier it can be to go through a cancer journey.
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