Cancer Genetics Clinic

Patients referred to our cancer genetics service receive personalised care that includes:

During a new consultation:

• A review of your personal cancer history
  
• A detailed discussion of your family history
  
• A risk assessment for potential hereditary cancer syndromes
  

If a hereditary cancer syndrome is suspected, we offer:

• Clear, supportive genetic education and counselling
  
• Discussion of lifetime cancer risks associated with the suspected syndrome
  
• Explanation of the benefits and limitations of genetic testing
  
• Personalised screening recommendations for you and your family
  
• Guidance on preventive options
  
• Opportunities for research participation, when available
  

If you decide to proceed, blood can usually be taken on the same day.

Genetic testing can:

• Identify whether your cancer was caused by an inherited gene change
  
• Help guide treatment decisions specific to your cancer type
  
• Provide insights about your future cancer risks
  
• Support you and your healthcare team in planning preventive or early‑detection strategies
  
• Help family members understand their inherited risks and seek screening early
  

Testing is performed using a simple blood sample by trained healthcare professionals.

You may benefit from genetic evaluation and counselling if you or your family members have experienced:

• Cancer at a young age (e.g., breast cancer before age 50, colon cancer before age 50)
  
• Multiple relatives with the same or related cancers (e.g., breast and ovarian cancer, colon and uterine cancer)
  
• More than one primary cancer in the same individual
  
• A known genetic mutation in the family
  
• Rare tumours, such as male breast cancer, paraganglioma, or medullary thyroid cancer
  
• Clinical features linked to inherited cancer syndromes, such as multiple colonic polyps
  

These patterns may suggest underlying hereditary cancer syndrome.

Our cancer genetics team provides comprehensive clinical care, education, and support for patients and families. The service is led by:

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)

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