Genetic Testing for
hereditary cancer

Genetic testing looks at your DNA to find changes or variants in your genes. These changes can tell us if you’re at risk for certain inherited conditions, like hereditary cancers or if you’re a carrier for a genetic condition.

It can reveal if you have a higher genetic risk for certain cancers (like breast, ovarian or bowel), if you’re a carrier for inherited conditions, or if you have a genetic condition that could impact your health or your family’s.

The meaning of your results depends on the type of test you've had — some genetic tests are screening tools that assess the likelihood or risk of a condition, while others are more diagnostic in nature.

Genetic tests can look for variations in your DNA that may be associated with certain conditions. In some cases, a result may indicate an increased risk, but not a certainty, of developing a condition. In others, it may suggest you carry a genetic change without it ever affecting your health.

Not all people with a disease-causing variant will go on to develop the condition, and some without a detectable variant may still be affected due to non-genetic factors such as environment, lifestyle, or chance.

Always discuss your results with a qualified healthcare provider or genetic counsellor to fully understand what they may (or may not) mean for you and your family.

It’s simple. You’ll first speak with one of our expert Genetic Counsellors. Depending on your location and the type of test, you’ll either receive a saliva kit in the post for an at-home cheek swab, or we’ll arrange a at-home blood sample collection.

Blood draws can be done at our partner clinic in Shoreditch, Spital Clinic, or by a mobile phlebotomist visiting your home. Your sample is then sent to a certified lab in the UK or US, and results are typically ready in under 4 weeks.

Yes. At Jeen Health, your data is encrypted and stored securely on our GDPR compliant servers, as well as with our vetted laboratories. Your results are only shared with you and your dedicated Genetic Counsellor, never with insurers or third parties.

Not at all. While a strong family history increases your risk, many people with genetic conditions have no known family history. Testing helps you uncover hidden risks you wouldn’t otherwise know about.