BY NONACUS CLINICAL SERVICES
Hereditary Cancer Direct
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Understand your inherited risk of certain cancers with a simple saliva test.
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Cancer predisposition can run in some families. Around 1 in 8 cancer cases may be linked to a gene variant — a small change in the genetic code that can be passed down through generations.
Hereditary Cancer Direct looks at your DNA to help you understand your lifetime risk. Knowing your cancer risk can empower you to make informed healthcare decisions and provide important information to your family.
Be informed of your risk
You do not need a GP referral. Anyone can book directly.
To understand if you are at increased risk
You have no personal history of cancer but would like to understand your risk.
To understand your personal history of cancer
You have a personal history or diagnosis of cancer and would like to understand the cause and future cancer risks. This may also influence treatment options.
To inform other family members
You have a personal or family history of cancer and would like to understand the risk for other family members.
Experts on hand to guide your journey
Nonacus Clinical Services has partnered with Gene Care to offer you the Hereditary Cancer Direct test.
Your journey, step by step
A genetic counsellor from Gene Care will guide you through every step.
Pay for your test
Complete your payment securely online. You will then receive a link to book your first appointment with your genetic counsellor.
Pre-test appointment with your genetic counsellor
Your Gene Care genetic counsellor will review whether you or your relatives have had cancer in the past or currently do, and choose the most appropriate test.
Provide a simple saliva sample at home
Your kit is sent to your home. No needles, no clinic visits — a simple saliva sample posted back to our laboratory.
We analyse your sample
Our expert team of scientists analyse your DNA in our UK laboratory with results expected within 4 weeks.
Post-test appointment with your genetic counsellor
Your clinical report will be returned to the Gene Care genetic counsellor. The genetic counsellor will talk you through your results clearly, explain what they mean for you and your family, and discuss next steps
Cancers we test for
During your pre-test appointment, the genetic counsellor will review your personal and family history and guide you regarding the most appropriate test for you.
Breast cancer
ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53
Lobular breast cancer
ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDH1, CHEK2, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, STK11, TP53
Breast and ovarian cancer
ATM, BARD1, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CHEK2, EPCAM, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PALB2, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, TP53
Prostate cancer
ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, EPCAM, HOXB13, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PALB2
Colorectal cancer (including Lynch syndrome)
APC, BMPR1A, EPCAM, GREM1, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, MUTYH, NTHL1, PMS2, POLD1, POLE, PTEN, RNF43, SMAD4, STK11, TP53
Melanoma
BAP1, BRCA2, CDK4, CDKN2A, MITF, POT1, PTEN
Pancreatic cancer
APC, ATM, BRCA1, BRCA2, CDKN2A, EPCAM, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PALB2, STK11, TP53, VHL
BRCA1 & BRCA2
BRCA1, BRCA2
Comprehensive test
All genes listed above across all cancer types.
Simple, quality-driven, and expert-led testing
Simple saliva sample
Kit arrives at home, and you post it back.
Quality you can trust
Accredited to ISO15189 - the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Expert-led testing
HCPC-registered clinical scientists interpret and report your findings.
Ready to take the first step?
Start your journey today and a genetic counsellor will guide you through the rest.
Order your test